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Sheffield Central
Sheffield Central is a Parliamentary constituency covering central Sheffield and extending as far as Sharrow and the Manor. It is considered a safe Labour seat and has been represented by Richard Caborn since its creation in 1983. It covers a similar area to the former Sheffield Park seat, and includes all or most of the wards of Burngreave, Central, Nether Edge, Sharrow, Manor Castle and Walkley. A former seat named Sheffield Central existed until 1945.
UK general election, 2005
The following candidates are expected to stand in the upcoming general election:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Arnott | UKIP | ||
| Maxine Bowler | RESPECT | ||
| Richard Caborn | Labour | ||
| Samantha George | Conservative | ||
| Bernard Little | Green | ||
| Ali Qadar | Liberal Democrats |
UK general election, 2001
Richard Caborn retained the seat for Labour with a reduced majority on a 48.5% turnout.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Caborn | Labour | 18,477 | 61.4% |
| Ali Qadar | Liberal Democrats | 5,933 | 19.7% |
| Noelle Brelsford | Conservative | 3,289 | 10.9% |
| Bernard Little | Green | 1,008 | 3.4% |
| Nick Riley | Socialist Alliance | 754 | 2.5% |
| David Hadfield | Socialist Labour | 289 | 1.0% |
| Elizabeth Schofield | UKIP | 257 | 0.9% |
| Robert Driver | WRP | 62 | 0.2% |
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