Who won the Richmond Park constituency election in 2005?

Liberal Democrats held Richmond Park constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 3,731 votes (7.3%). Turnout was 72.8%.

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 Richmond Park in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.

LD HOLD: Richmond Park — 2005 General Election Result

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LD HOLD: Richmond Park — 2005 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Liberal Democrats held Richmond Park constituency on 5 May 2005. The Liberal Democrats majority was 3,731 votes (7.3%). Turnout was 72.8%.

Previous Results — Richmond Park Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	LDGAIN	7,766	78.7%	+6.0%
8 June 2017 general	CONGAIN	45	79.1%	+6.0%
7 May 2015 general	CONGAIN

Frequently Asked Questions — Richmond Park Constituency

Who won the Richmond Park constituency election in 2005?: Liberal Democrats held Richmond Park constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 3,731 votes (7.3%). Turnout was 72.8%.
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 Richmond Park in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.