Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2015 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2015 |
|---|---|
| Con | 37.7% |
| Lab | 31.2% |
| SNP | 4.9% |
| LD | 8.1% |
| UKIP | 12.9% |
| Green | 3.8% |
| Others | 1.5% |
Party results and changes 2010 - 2015
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | Lab | SNP | LD | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 330 | 232 | 56 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 632 |
| Change | +24 | -26 | +50 | -49 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 11,291 | 9,347 | 1,454 | 2,416 | 3,863 | 1,151 | 458 | 29,979 |
| % vote | 37.7% | 31.2% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 12.9% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Change | +0.8% | +1.5% | +3.2% | -15.5% | +9.7% | +2.9% | -2.5% | 0% |
| Candidates | 631 | 631 | 59 | 631 | 614 | 568 | 699 | 3,833 |
| Deposits lost | 3 | 3 | 0 | 341 | 73 | 439 | 654 | 1,513 |
Share of the vote by party 1992 - 2015
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | SNP | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 42.8% | 35.2% | 0.0% | 18.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| 1997 | 31.5% | 44.3% | 0.0% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| 2001 | 32.7% | 42.0% | 0.0% | 18.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.5% |
| 2005 | 33.2% | 36.1% | 0.0% | 22.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.0% |
| 2010 | 36.9% | 29.7% | 1.7% | 23.6% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 37.7% | 31.2% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 12.9% | 3.8% | 1.5% |
Seats won by party 1992 - 2015
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | SNP | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 336 | 271 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | 165 | 418 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2001 | 166 | 412 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2005 | 210 | 348 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 306 | 258 | 6 | 57 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | 330 | 232 | 56 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Highest and lowest 2015
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 24.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool, Walton | 72.3% |
| 2 | Knowsley | 68.3% |
| 3 | Liverpool, West Derby | 66.7% |
| 4 | East Ham | 65.5% |
| 5 | Bootle | 63.6% |
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: 24.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gower | 0.1% |
| 2 | Derby North | 0.1% |
| 3 | City of Chester | 0.2% |
| 4 | Croydon Central | 0.3% |
| 5 | Ealing Central and Acton | 0.5% |
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: 50.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool, Walton | 81.3% |
| 2 | Knowsley | 78.1% |
| 3 | East Ham | 77.6% |
| 4 | Liverpool, West Derby | 75.2% |
| 5 | Bootle | 74.5% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 50.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southport | 31.0% |
| 2 | Ynys Môn | 31.1% |
| 3 | Thurrock | 33.7% |
| 4 | Portsmouth South | 34.8% |
| 5 | Carshalton and Wallington | 34.9% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 66.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Dunbartonshire | 81.9% |
| 2 | East Renfrewshire | 81.1% |
| 3 | Stirling | 77.5% |
| 4 | Twickenham | 77.3% |
| 5 | Ross, Skye and Lochaber | 77.2% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 66.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoke-on-Trent Central | 51.3% |
| 2 | Blackley and Broughton | 51.6% |
| 3 | Manchester Central | 52.7% |
| 4 | Birmingham, Ladywood | 52.7% |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 52.9% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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