Who won the St Thomas ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held St Thomas ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 416 votes (14.6%).

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.

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 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

LD HOLD: St Thomas, Portsmouth — 2024 Local Election Result

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LD HOLD: St Thomas, Portsmouth — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Liberal Democrats held St Thomas ward in Portsmouth on 2 May 2024. The Liberal Democrats majority was 416 votes (14.6%).

Previous Results — St Thomas Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LD	662	26.2%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LD	480	27.4%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	LD	485	30.0%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas Ward

Who won the St Thomas ward election in 2024?: Liberal Democrats held St Thomas ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 416 votes (14.6%).
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.
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 2024 is shown in the statistics above.