What the British people voted for, and what they received
Just the facts, for now. This election holds huge significance, and the impact of the UK's First Past The Post voting system provides crucial context for understanding the result. Party Share of...
Just the facts, for now. This election holds huge significance, and the impact of the UK's First Past The Post voting system provides crucial context for understanding the result.
| Party | Share of Votes | Total Seats | Share of Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 43.6% | 364 | 56.0% |
| Labour | 32.2% | 203 | 31.2% |
| Scottish National Party | 3.9% | 48 | 7.4% |
| Liberal Democrat | 11.5% | 11 | 1.7% |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 0.8% | 8 | 1.2% |
| Sinn Féin | 0.6% | 7 | 1.1% |
| Plaid Cymru | 0.5% | 4 | 0.6% |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 0.4% | 2 | 0.3% |
| Green | 2.7% | 1 | 0.15% |
| Alliance | 0.4% | 1 | 0.15% |
| Brexit | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| Ind | 0.6% | 0 | 0% |
| Change | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0 | 0% |
All data from The Guardian, with 649/650 seats declared (still awaiting St Ives).
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