Who won the Newport West constituency election in 2010?

Labour held Newport West constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 3,544 votes (8.9%). Turnout was 64.0%.

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 Newport West in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Newport West — 2010 General Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Newport West — 2010 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Newport West constituency on 6 May 2010. The Labour majority was 3,544 votes (8.9%). Turnout was 64.0%.

Previous Results — Newport West Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	LAB	902	65.2%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	LAB	5,658	67.5%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	LAB	3,510	64.9%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Newport West Constituency

Who won the Newport West constituency election in 2010?: Labour held Newport West constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 3,544 votes (8.9%). Turnout was 64.0%.
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 Newport West in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.