Frequently Asked Questions — Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle Constituency

Who won the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency election in 2005?

Labour held Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 9,450 votes (34.0%). Turnout was 45.2%.

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 Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.