Who won the Eastbourne constituency election in 2005?

Conservative held Eastbourne constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 1,124 votes (2.3%). Turnout was 64.8%.

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 Eastbourne in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Eastbourne — 2005 General Election Result

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CON HOLD: Eastbourne — 2005 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Eastbourne constituency on 5 May 2005. The Conservative majority was 1,124 votes (2.3%). Turnout was 64.8%.

Previous Results — Eastbourne Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	CONGAIN	4,331	69.5%	+5.3%
8 June 2017 general	LDGAIN	1,609	72.9%	+5.3%
7 May 2015 general	CON	733	67.6%

Frequently Asked Questions — Eastbourne Constituency

Who won the Eastbourne constituency election in 2005?: Conservative held Eastbourne constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 1,124 votes (2.3%). Turnout was 64.8%.
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 Eastbourne in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.