Who won the Belfast West constituency election in 2024?

Sinn Féin held Belfast West constituency at the 4 July 2024 General Election. Sinn Féin won with a majority of 15,961 votes (40.2%). Turnout was 52.8%.

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 West in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

SF HOLD: Belfast West — 2024 General Election Result

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SF HOLD: Belfast West — 2024 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Sinn Féin held Belfast West constituency on 4 July 2024. The Sinn Féin majority was 15,961 votes (40.2%). Turnout was 52.8%.

Previous Results — Belfast West Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	SF	14,672	59.1%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	SF	21,652	65.1%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	SF	12,365	56.4%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Belfast West Constituency

Who won the Belfast West constituency election in 2024?: Sinn Féin held Belfast West constituency at the 4 July 2024 General Election. Sinn Féin won with a majority of 15,961 votes (40.2%). Turnout was 52.8%.
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 West in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.