Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2010 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2010 |
|---|---|
| Lab | 34.4% |
| PC | 32.8% |
| Con | 18.4% |
| LD | 11.3% |
| UKIP | 3.1% |
| Others | 0.0% |
Party results and changes 2005 - 2010
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Lab | PC | Con | LD | UKIP | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Change | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 26 | 25 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| % vote | 34.4% | 32.8% | 18.4% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Change | -2.9% | -3.6% | +4.7% | 0.0% | +2.2% | -0.4% | 0% |
| Candidates | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2010
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Lab | PC | Con | LD | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37.4% | 36.4% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 34.4% | 32.8% | 18.4% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2010
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Lab | PC | Con | LD | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2010
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 10.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llanelli | 12.5% |
| 2 | Carmarthen East and Dinefwr | 9.2% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Most marginal seats by majority (%) | Average: 10.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmarthen East and Dinefwr | 9.2% |
| 2 | Llanelli | 12.5% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Highest winning vote share % | Average: 39.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llanelli | 42.5% |
| 2 | Carmarthen East and Dinefwr | 35.6% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 39.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmarthen East and Dinefwr | 35.6% |
| 2 | Llanelli | 42.5% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 69.9% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmarthen East and Dinefwr | 72.6% |
| 2 | Llanelli | 67.3% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 69.9% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llanelli | 67.3% |
| 2 | Carmarthen East and Dinefwr | 72.6% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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