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Constituency Profile
At the election, boundary changes will split the City of York constituency, making Lincoln the oldest constituency in continuous existence in the country, having been established in 1265. In Lincoln part-ward Heighington and Washingborough moves to Sleaford and North Hykeham, while Skellingthorpe and part-ward Bracebridge Heath and Waddington will move into this seat from Sleaford. To find out what might have happened had this boundary change been in force at the last election, see a notional - or estimated - result below.
Around its ancient cathedral and castle, Lincoln was historically an industrial city, but the economy is now based mainly on public administration, commerce, arable farming, and tourism. Industry is represented by Rustons (now Siemens).
Many of Lincoln's industrial giants have long ceased production in the city, leaving large empty industrial warehouse-like buildings.
More recently, these buildings have become multi-occupant units, with the likes of Lincs FM radio station taking up space. Like many other cities in Britain, Lincoln has developed a growing IT economy.
Transport and distribution are important in a city which is the focus of a large agricultural region.
The citys newest industry is higher education. Lincolnshire and Humberside University, the countrys first purpose-built new university for 25 years, opened its Lincoln campus in the city centre in 1996, and changed its name to Lincoln University in 2001. In addition, the North Lincolnshire College of Further Education and the award-winning Bishop Grosseteste College of Education, contribute to the city now being a major academic community.
Candidates
Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
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Karl McCartney | Conservative | |||
Gillian Merron | Labour | |||
Reginald Shore | Liberal Democrat | |||
Nick Smith | UK Independence Party | |||
Gary Walker | Independent | |||
Majority | ||||
Turnout |
Target seat
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This is Conservative target seat number 89
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2005 Result
Party | Votes Share | |
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Labour | 43.7% | |
Conservative | 34.2% | |
Liberal Democrat | 18.4% | |
Others | 3.7% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat. For real result, see Election 2005.
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