Frequently Asked Questions — Falkirk Constituency

What is Falkirk known for?

Falkirk is a town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, historically within the county of Stirlingshire. It lies in the Forth Valley, 23+1⁄2 miles northwest of Edinburgh and 20+1⁄2 miles (33 km) northeast of Glasgow.

Who won the Falkirk constituency election in 2024?

Labour gained Falkirk constituency at the 4 July 2024 General Election, taking the seat from Scottish National Party. Labour won with a majority of 4,996 votes (11.7%). Turnout was 57.9%.

What was the swing in Falkirk at the 2024 election?

The swing in Falkirk was 26.5% 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 Falkirk in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.