Frequently Asked Questions — St Helens South and Whiston Constituency

Who won the St Helens South and Whiston constituency election in 2019?

Labour held St Helens South and Whiston constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 19,122 votes (38.0%). Turnout was 63.6%.

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 2019 is shown in the statistics above.