Who won the Sefton Central constituency election in 2017?

Labour held Sefton Central constituency at the 8 June 2017 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 15,618 votes (30.0%). Turnout was 75.5%.

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 Sefton Central in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Sefton Central — 2017 General Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Sefton Central — 2017 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Sefton Central constituency on 8 June 2017. The Labour majority was 15,618 votes (30.0%). Turnout was 75.5%.

Previous Results — Sefton Central Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	LAB	15,122	72.9%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	LAB	11,846	72.4%	0.0%
6 May 2010 general	LAB	3,862	71.8%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Sefton Central Constituency

Who won the Sefton Central constituency election in 2017?: Labour held Sefton Central constituency at the 8 June 2017 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 15,618 votes (30.0%). Turnout was 75.5%.
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 Sefton Central in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.