2010 general election · North West
St Helens South and Whiston: 2010 general election result
Shaun Woodward (Labour) won St Helens South and Whiston at the 2010 general election with a majority of 14,122. Full result for every candidate, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Shaun WoodwardLabour
- Majority
- 14,12230.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 59.1%46,081 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,975
- Result
- Lab hold
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Woodward Elected sitting MP | Labour | 24,364 | 52.9% | |
| Brian Spencer | Liberal Democrats | 10,242 | 22.2% | |
| Val Allen | Conservative | 8,209 | 17.8% | |
| James Winstanley | British National Party | 2,040 | 4.4% | |
| John Sumner | UK Independence Party | 1,226 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 46,081 | |||
| Majority | 14,122 | 30.7% | ||
Declared 7 May 2010, 05:25.
Questions and answers
Who won St Helens South and Whiston at the 2010 general election?
Shaun Woodward (Labour) won with 24,364 votes (52.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in St Helens South and Whiston in 2010?
14,122 votes (30.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats candidate, Brian Spencer.
What was the turnout in St Helens South and Whiston in 2010?
59.1% of the 77,975 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,081 votes).
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