Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2017 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2017 |
|---|---|
| Con | 45.4% |
| Lab | 41.9% |
| LD | 7.8% |
| Green | 1.9% |
| UKIP | 2.1% |
| Others | 0.9% |
Party results and changes 2015 - 2017
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 296 | 227 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 533 |
| Change | -22 | +21 | +2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 12,346 | 11,389 | 2,122 | 507 | 557 | 245 | 27,166 |
| % vote | 45.4% | 41.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Change | +4.6% | +10.3% | -0.4% | -2.3% | -12.1% | -0.1% | 0% |
| Candidates | 532 | 532 | 530 | 447 | 336 | 339 | 2,716 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 293 | 439 | 295 | 323 | 1,350 |
Share of the vote by party 1992 - 2017
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 45.5% | 33.9% | 19.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 1997 | 33.7% | 43.5% | 18.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| 2001 | 35.2% | 41.4% | 19.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| 2005 | 35.7% | 35.5% | 22.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.9% |
| 2010 | 39.5% | 28.1% | 24.2% | 1.0% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 40.9% | 31.6% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 14.1% | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 45.4% | 41.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
Seats won by party 1992 - 2017
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 319 | 195 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 165 | 328 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 165 | 323 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 206 | 278 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 297 | 191 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 318 | 206 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 296 | 227 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Highest and lowest 2017
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 26.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool, Walton | 77.1% |
| 2 | Knowsley | 76.1% |
| 3 | Liverpool, Riverside | 74.9% |
| 4 | Liverpool, West Derby | 72.9% |
| 5 | Bootle | 72.0% |
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: 26.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kensington | 0.1% |
| 2 | Dudley North | 0.1% |
| 3 | Southampton, Itchen | 0.1% |
| 4 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | 0.1% |
| 5 | Richmond Park | 0.1% |
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: 57.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool, Walton | 85.7% |
| 2 | Knowsley | 85.3% |
| 3 | Liverpool, Riverside | 84.5% |
| 4 | Bootle | 84.0% |
| 5 | East Ham | 83.2% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 57.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield, Hallam | 38.4% |
| 2 | Southport | 38.7% |
| 3 | Thurrock | 39.5% |
| 4 | Carshalton and Wallington | 41.0% |
| 5 | Portsmouth South | 41.0% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 69.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twickenham | 79.5% |
| 2 | Oxford West and Abingdon | 79.4% |
| 3 | Richmond Park | 79.1% |
| 4 | Winchester | 78.8% |
| 5 | Wirral West | 78.5% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 69.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds Central | 53.2% |
| 2 | West Bromwich West | 54.7% |
| 3 | Manchester Central | 55.1% |
| 4 | Kingston upon Hull East | 55.5% |
| 5 | Blackley and Broughton | 56.0% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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