Who won the Lewisham East constituency election in 2019?

Labour held Lewisham East constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 17,008 votes (38.0%). Turnout was 66.0%.

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 Lewisham East in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Lewisham East — 2019 General Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Lewisham East — 2019 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Lewisham East constituency on 12 December 2019. The Labour majority was 17,008 votes (38.0%). Turnout was 66.0%.

Previous Results — Lewisham East Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
8 June 2017 general	LAB	21,213	69.3%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	LAB	14,333	64.2%	0.0%
6 May 2010 general	LAB	6,216	63.3%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Lewisham East Constituency

Who won the Lewisham East constituency election in 2019?: Labour held Lewisham East constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 17,008 votes (38.0%). Turnout was 66.0%.
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 Lewisham East in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.