Frequently Asked Questions — Oxford West and Abingdon Constituency

Who won the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency election in 2005?

Liberal Democrats held Oxford West and Abingdon constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 7,683 votes (14.6%). Turnout was 65.6%.

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 Oxford West and Abingdon in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.