Frequently Asked Questions — Oldham West and Royton Constituency

Who won the Oldham West and Royton constituency election in 2010?

Labour held Oldham West and Royton constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 9,352 votes (21.8%). Turnout was 59.3%.

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 Oldham West and Royton in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.