Who won the Batley and Spen constituency election in 2015?

Labour held Batley and Spen constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 6,057 votes (12.0%). Turnout was 64.4%.

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 Batley and Spen in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Batley and Spen — 2015 General Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Batley and Spen — 2015 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Batley and Spen constituency on 7 May 2015. The Labour majority was 6,057 votes (12.0%). Turnout was 64.4%.

Previous Results — Batley and Spen Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	LAB	3,525	66.5%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	LAB	8,961	67.1%	0.0%
6 May 2010 general	LAB	4,406	66.6%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Batley and Spen Constituency

Who won the Batley and Spen constituency election in 2015?: Labour held Batley and Spen constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 6,057 votes (12.0%). Turnout was 64.4%.
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 Batley and Spen in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.