East Lothian
2005 Results:
Labour: 18983 (41.5%)
Liberal Democrat: 11363 (24.8%)
Conservative: 7315 (16%)
SNP: 5995 (13.1%)
Other: 2120 (4.6%)
Majority: 7620 (16.6%)
Boundary changes prior to 2005 election.
2001 Result
Conservative: 6577 (17.8%)
Labour: 17407 (47.2%)
Liberal Democrat: 6506 (17.6%)
SNP: 5381 (14.6%)
Other: 1000 (2.7%)
Majority: 10830 (29.4%)
1997 Result
Conservative: 8660 (19.9%)
Labour: 22881 (52.7%)
Liberal Democrat: 4575 (10.5%)
SNP: 6825 (15.7%)
Referendum: 491 (1.1%)
Majority: 14221 (32.7%)
No Boundary Changes:
Profile:
Outgoing MP: Anne Moffat(Labour) born 1958, Dunfermline. Educated at Woodmill High School and Dunfermline Further Education College. Former nurse and National President of UNISON. Ashford councillor 1994-2000. First elected as MP for East Lothian in 2001 as Anne Picking, returning to her maiden name after the 2005 election (more information at They work for you)
Candidates:
Michael Veitch (Conservative) Educated at Linlithgow Academy and St Andrews University. Political researcher and former sales executive for Cadbury. Contested Linlithgow and Falkirk East 2005.
Anne Moffat(Labour) born 1958, Dunfermline. Educated at Woodmill High School and Dunfermline Further Education College. Former nurse and National President of UNISON. Ashford councillor 1994-2000. First elected as MP for East Lothian in 2001 as Anne Picking, returning to her maiden name after the 2005 election (more information at They work for you)
Stuart Ritchie (Liberal Democrat) Educated at Dunbar Grammar and Paisley University. PR advisor.
Andrew Sharp (SNP) born 1955. Educated at Glasgow High School, Perth Academy and Edinburgh University. IT professional. Contested East Lothian and South of Scotland region in 2007 Scottish Parliament election.
Gordon Norrie (UKIP)
2001 Census Demographics
Total 2001 Population: 90088
Male: 47.7%
Female: 52.3%
Under 18: 24.2%
Over 60: 22.5%
Born outside UK: 3%
White: 99.3%
Asian: 0.2%
Mixed: 0.2%
Other: 0.2%
Christian: 64.3%
Graduates 16-74: 20%
No Qualifications 16-74: 32.4%
Owner-Occupied: 64%
Social Housing: 27.5% (Council: 23.8%, Housing Ass.: 3.7%)
Privately Rented: 5.3%
Homes without central heating and/or private bathroom: 3.9%



according to The Herald the decision is due this week.