Frequently Asked Questions — Edinburgh East Constituency

Who won the Edinburgh East constituency election in 2019?

Scottish National Party held Edinburgh East constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Scottish National Party won with a majority of 10,417 votes (21.8%). Turnout was 68.9%.

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 Edinburgh East in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.