LAB GAIN from GRN: Whiston and Cronton, Knowsley — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Labour gained Whiston and Cronton ward from Green Party in Knowsley on 2 May 2024. The Labour majority was 265 votes (13.4%). Turnout was 26.0%. The swing was 8.8% from GRN to LAB.
Frequently Asked Questions — Whiston and Cronton Ward
Who won the Whiston and Cronton ward election in 2024?
Labour gained Whiston and Cronton ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election, taking the seat from Green Party. Labour won with a majority of 265 votes (13.4%). Turnout was 26.0%.
What was the swing in Whiston and Cronton at the 2024 election?
The swing in Whiston and Cronton was 8.8% from GRN to LAB — a significant 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.
Which council does Whiston and Cronton ward elect to?
Whiston and Cronton is a ward within Knowsley. Councillors elected here sit on Knowsley Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 26.0% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.
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 Whiston and Cronton in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.
