Frequently Asked Questions — Manchester, Gorton Constituency

Who won the Manchester, Gorton constituency election in 2017?

Labour held Manchester, Gorton constituency at the 8 June 2017 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 31,730 votes (69.0%). Turnout was 61.0%.

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 Manchester, Gorton in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.