Who won the Southampton, Test constituency election in 2015?

Labour held Southampton, Test constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 3,810 votes (8.7%). Turnout was 62.1%.

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 Southampton, Test in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Southampton, Test — 2015 General Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Southampton, Test — 2015 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Southampton, Test constituency on 7 May 2015. The Labour majority was 3,810 votes (8.7%). Turnout was 62.1%.

Previous Results — Southampton, Test Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	LAB	6,213	64.2%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	LAB	11,503	66.8%	0.0%
6 May 2010 general	LAB	2,413	61.4%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Southampton, Test Constituency

Who won the Southampton, Test constituency election in 2015?: Labour held Southampton, Test constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 3,810 votes (8.7%). Turnout was 62.1%.
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 Southampton, Test in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.