Frequently Asked Questions — Birmingham, Hall Green Constituency

Who won the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency election in 2019?

Labour held Birmingham, Hall Green constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 28,508 votes (53.9%). Turnout was 65.9%.

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 Birmingham, Hall Green in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.