Frequently Asked Questions — St Helens South and Whiston Constituency

Who won the St Helens South and Whiston constituency election in 2015?

Labour held St Helens South and Whiston constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 21,243 votes (43.9%). Turnout was 62.3%.

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 Helens South and Whiston in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.