Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas Ward

Who won the St Thomas ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held St Thomas ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 662 votes (23.0%). Turnout was 26.2%.

Which council does St Thomas ward elect to?

St Thomas is a ward within Portsmouth. Councillors elected here sit on Portsmouth Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 26.2% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

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 St Thomas in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.