Who won the Belfast South constituency election in 2010?

Social Democratic and Labour Party held Belfast South constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Social Democratic and Labour Party won with a majority of 5,926 votes (17.3%). Turnout was 57.4%.

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 Belfast South in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.

SDLP HOLD: Belfast South — 2010 General Election Result

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SDLP HOLD: Belfast South — 2010 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Social Democratic and Labour Party held Belfast South constituency on 6 May 2010. The Social Democratic and Labour Party majority was 5,926 votes (17.3%). Turnout was 57.4%.

Previous Results — Belfast South Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	SDLPGAIN	15,401	67.7%	+18.6%
8 June 2017 general	DUPGAIN	1,996	66.1%	+18.6%
7 May 2015 general	SDLP	906

Frequently Asked Questions — Belfast South Constituency

Who won the Belfast South constituency election in 2010?: Social Democratic and Labour Party held Belfast South constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Social Democratic and Labour Party won with a majority of 5,926 votes (17.3%). Turnout was 57.4%.
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 Belfast South in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.