Frequently Asked Questions — Aldridge-Brownhills Constituency

Who won the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency election in 2005?

Conservative held Aldridge-Brownhills constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 5,507 votes (13.9%). Turnout was 64.0%.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Aldridge-Brownhills in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.