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 |
|---|---|
| Lab | 48.2% |
| Con | 45.0% |
| LD | 3.7% |
| UKIP | 1.5% |
| Green | 1.3% |
| Others | 0.3% |
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 | Lab | Con | LD | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Change | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 362 | 338 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 750 |
| % vote | 48.2% | 45.0% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Change | +10.4% | +5.8% | -1.0% | -12.8% | -1.4% | -1.0% | 0% |
| Candidates | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 73 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 37 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2017
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Lab | Con | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 39.4% | 34.9% | 19.0% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 2010 | 35.2% | 38.7% | 18.1% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 37.8% | 39.3% | 4.8% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 48.2% | 45.0% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2017
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Lab | Con | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2017
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 17.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston | 44.2% |
| 2 | Blackburn | 42.9% |
| 3 | Fylde | 25.4% |
| 4 | Ribble Valley | 23.9% |
| 5 | Wyre and Preston North | 23.3% |
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: 17.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pendle | 2.9% |
| 2 | Morecambe and Lunesdale | 3.1% |
| 3 | Blackpool North and Cleveleys | 4.9% |
| 4 | Rossendale and Darwen | 6.4% |
| 5 | Blackpool South | 7.2% |
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: 55.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackburn | 69.8% |
| 2 | Preston | 68.0% |
| 3 | West Lancashire | 58.9% |
| 4 | Fylde | 58.8% |
| 5 | Wyre and Preston North | 58.3% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 55.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnley | 46.7% |
| 2 | Morecambe and Lunesdale | 47.7% |
| 3 | Pendle | 49.0% |
| 4 | Blackpool North and Cleveleys | 49.4% |
| 5 | Blackpool South | 50.3% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 68.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Lancashire | 74.2% |
| 2 | Chorley | 72.8% |
| 3 | Wyre and Preston North | 72.8% |
| 4 | South Ribble | 72.4% |
| 5 | Ribble Valley | 70.8% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 68.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackpool South | 59.8% |
| 2 | Preston | 61.6% |
| 3 | Hyndburn | 61.8% |
| 4 | Burnley | 62.3% |
| 5 | Blackpool North and Cleveleys | 64.1% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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