Frequently Asked Questions — Oldham West and Royton Constituency

Who won the Oldham West and Royton constituency election in 2015?

Labour held Oldham West and Royton constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 14,738 votes (34.2%). Turnout was 60.2%.

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 2015 is shown in the statistics above.