Frequently Asked Questions — Edinburgh North and Leith Constituency

Who won the Edinburgh North and Leith constituency election in 2024?

Labour gained Edinburgh North and Leith constituency at the 4 July 2024 General Election, taking the seat from Scottish National Party. Labour won with a majority of 7,268 votes (14.7%). Turnout was 63.1%.

What was the swing in Edinburgh North and Leith at the 2024 election?

The swing in Edinburgh North and Leith was 18.1% from SNP to LAB — a modest shift towards LAB. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.

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 North and Leith in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.