LD GAIN from LAB: Birkdale, Sefton — 2023 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Liberal Democrats gained Birkdale ward from Labour in Sefton on 4 May 2023. The Liberal Democrats majority was 75 votes (2.1%). Turnout was 35.0%. The swing was 2.2% from LAB to LD.
Liberal Democrats gained Birkdale ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election, taking the seat from Labour. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 75 votes (2.1%). Turnout was 35.0%.
What was the swing in Birkdale at the 2023 election?
The swing in Birkdale was 2.2% from LAB to LD — a modest shift towards LD. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.
Which council does Birkdale ward elect to?
Birkdale is a ward within Sefton. Councillors elected here sit on Sefton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 35.0% 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 Birkdale in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.
