Frequently Asked Questions — Monkston Ward

Who won the Monkston ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held Monkston ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 724 votes (29.4%). Turnout was 26.8%.

Which council does Monkston ward elect to?

Monkston is a ward within Milton Keynes. Councillors elected here sit on Milton Keynes Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 26.8% 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 Monkston in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.