Frequently Asked Questions — Perth and North Perthshire Constituency

Who won the Perth and North Perthshire constituency election in 2005?

Scottish National Party held Perth and North Perthshire constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Scottish National Party won with a majority of 1,521 votes (3.3%). Turnout was 64.8%.

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 Perth and North Perthshire in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.