Who won the City of Durham constituency election in 2015?

Labour held City of Durham constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 11,439 votes (25.0%). Turnout was 66.5%.

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 City of Durham in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: City of Durham — 2015 General Election Result

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LAB HOLD: City of Durham — 2015 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held City of Durham constituency on 7 May 2015. The Labour majority was 11,439 votes (25.0%). Turnout was 66.5%.

Previous Results — City of Durham Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	LAB	5,025	68.5%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	LAB	12,364	67.9%	0.0%
6 May 2010 general	LAB	3,067	67.2%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — City of Durham Constituency

Who won the City of Durham constituency election in 2015?: Labour held City of Durham constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 11,439 votes (25.0%). Turnout was 66.5%.
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 City of Durham in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.