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 | 54.5% |
| Con | 33.1% |
| LD | 8.8% |
| Green | 1.8% |
| UKIP | 1.3% |
| Others | 0.5% |
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 | Green | UKIP | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 49 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Change | +4 | -6 | +2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 2,087 | 1,269 | 337 | 68 | 49 | 19 | 3,828 |
| % vote | 54.5% | 33.1% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Change | +10.8% | -1.7% | +1.1% | -3.1% | -6.8% | -0.2% | 0% |
| Candidates | 73 | 73 | 73 | 67 | 48 | 74 | 408 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 33 | 67 | 45 | 73 | 218 |
Share of the vote by party 1992 - 2017
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Lab | Con | LD | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 37.1% | 45.3% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| 1997 | 49.5% | 31.2% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| 2001 | 47.4% | 30.5% | 17.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| 2005 | 38.9% | 31.9% | 21.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.3% |
| 2010 | 36.6% | 34.5% | 22.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 43.7% | 34.9% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 54.5% | 33.1% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
Seats won by party 1992 - 2017
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Lab | Con | LD | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 32 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 57 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 55 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 44 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 38 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 45 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 49 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2017
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 32.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Ham | 70.4% |
| 2 | Tottenham | 70.1% |
| 3 | Hackney South and Shoreditch | 68.5% |
| 4 | Walthamstow | 66.5% |
| 5 | Camberwell and Peckham | 65.0% |
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: 32.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kensington | 0.1% |
| 2 | Richmond Park | 0.1% |
| 3 | Chipping Barnet | 0.6% |
| 4 | Hendon | 2.1% |
| 5 | Carshalton and Wallington | 2.7% |
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: 61.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Ham | 83.2% |
| 2 | Tottenham | 81.6% |
| 3 | Walthamstow | 80.6% |
| 4 | Hackney South and Shoreditch | 79.4% |
| 5 | Camberwell and Peckham | 77.8% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 61.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carshalton and Wallington | 41.0% |
| 2 | Kensington | 42.2% |
| 3 | Putney | 44.1% |
| 4 | Kingston and Surbiton | 44.7% |
| 5 | Richmond Park | 45.1% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 70.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twickenham | 79.5% |
| 2 | Richmond Park | 79.1% |
| 3 | Hornsey and Wood Green | 77.9% |
| 4 | Wimbledon | 77.2% |
| 5 | Kingston and Surbiton | 76.2% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 70.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barking | 61.9% |
| 2 | Cities of London and Westminster | 62.8% |
| 3 | Erith and Thamesmead | 63.8% |
| 4 | Kensington | 63.8% |
| 5 | Feltham and Heston | 64.9% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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