Frequently Asked Questions — Figge's Marsh Ward

Who won the Figge's Marsh ward election in 2024?

Labour held Figge's Marsh ward at the 4 July 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 2,014 votes (52.7%).

Which council does Figge's Marsh ward elect to?

Figge's Marsh is a ward within Merton. Councillors elected here sit on Merton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Figge's Marsh in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.