text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_23 (votes VARCHAR, party VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total number of votes from the Labour Party?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(votes) FROM table_name_23 WHERE party = "labour"