🗳️ Hackney South and Shoreditch Elections Betting Guide

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Your ultimate guide on Hackney South and Shoreditch Elections: uncover historical outcomes, analyse voting trends, and discover how and where to place your bets for what was a safe seat in 2019 but may have changed now.

🗳️ Hackney South and Shoreditch Elections Betting Guide

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Welcome to Hackney South and Shoreditch's electoral battleground from a betting perspective. Whether you have used a betting site to place bets on political markets before or not, you'll gain invaluable insights into past general election results, voter turnout, and betting options. Discover how to leverage this information at top political betting sites to make informed decisions on Hackney South and Shoreditch Constituency betting and general election betting..

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📊🎲 Ready to place a bet on the Hackney South and Shoreditch Elections? Dive into our guide for all you need to know about previous results and where to bet!

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Current Betting Odds

Betting odds for the constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch may not always be available, but as and when a market is active the odds will be displayed below.

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Things to Consider

When betting on local elections in _Hackney South and Shoreditch, consider the political climate, candidate popularity, historical voting patterns, local issues, and recent polls. Understanding these factors can provide insights into potential outcomes, guiding more informed betting decisions.

  • 👤 Candidate Profiles: Research the backgrounds, policies, and popularity of the candidates.

  • 📊 Historical Voting Patterns: Analyze past election results in Hackney South and Shoreditch for trends.

  • 🏘️ Local Issues: Understand the key issues affecting Hackney South and Shoreditch residents.

  • 📈 Polling Data: Look at the latest polls for insights into potential outcomes.

  • 🌍 Political Climate: Consider the national and local political environment.

  • 📢 Campaign Strategies: Evaluate the effectiveness of candidates' campaign strategies.

  • 👥 Voter Turnout: Consider how Hackney South and Shoreditch turnout could impact the election results.

  • 💸 Bookmakers' Odds: Compare odds from different political betting sites for value.

  • 💬 Social Media Sentiment: Gauge public opinion and sentiment towards candidates on social media.

  • 🤝 Endorsements: Note any significant endorsements or support from influential figures or organizations.

  • 🎤 Debates and Public Appearances: Assess candidates' performances in debates and public appearances.

  • 📜 Election Regulations: Be aware of any changes to election laws or voting procedures that could affect the outcome.

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Constituency Information

The Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency, established in February 1974 from the former Shoreditch and Finsbury seat, has been represented in the UK Parliament by Labour Co-op's Meg Hillier since 2005.

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Initially won by Ronald Brown for Labour in 1974, the seat saw a notable party switch when Brown joined the Social Democratic Party in 1981 amidst Labour's controversial stances during the Cold War. He held the seat until 1983, passed to Labour's Brian Sedgemore, who, shortly before the 2005 elections and after stepping down, shifted to the Liberal Democrats, the SDP's successors. Despite these changes, the seat remained a Labour stronghold, showing immense support for remain in the 2016 EU referendum with a 77.9% vote, reflecting its progressive stance. Throughout its history, all elections have seen Labour victors, emphasizing its secure position for the party.

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🏛️ Represented by @Meg_HillierMP since 2005, this historic seat has seen party shifts but remains a Labour stronghold. With 77.9% voting to remain in the EU, it's clear where it stands. 🔴✊

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The Hackney South and Shoreditch seat was created in 1955 from the previous Shoreditch & Finsbury seat.

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2019 Election Results

Explore the pivotal data and highlights from Hackney South and Shoreditch's 2019 General Election, revealing voter trends and key outcomes that shaped the constituency.

Voting Data

  • Labour and the Co-operative held on to the seat after Meg Hillier earned 73.3% of the vote
  • In doing so, it meant that Hackney South and Shoreditch was Labour's twelfth-safest seat in the 2019 General Election
  • Hillier would pick up a majority of 33,985 with the Conservatives trailing way behind in second with just 5,899 votes by comparison.
  • Labour and the Co-operative's 73.3% vote share was down 6.2% on the previous election, with the Conservatives having to make do with a 0.1% decrease themselves
  • The Liberal Democrats would finish third, with Dave Raval earning 3.2% of the total vote.
  • The turnout for the seat was 60.9% - down 5.7% on 2017
Candidate Data Party Gender Number of votes Share (%) Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Meg Hillier Labour and Co-operative Female 39,884 73.30% -6.2
Mark Beckett Conservative Male 5,899 10.80% -0.1
Dave Raval Liberal Democrat Male 4,853 8.90% 3.2
Tyrone Scott Green Male 2,948 5.40% 2.7
Robert Lloyd Brexit Party Male 744 1.40% 0
Jonty Leff Workers Revolutionary Party Male 111 0.20% 0
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Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 33,985 from the 54,439 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 62.4%, making Hackney South and Shoreditch the thirteenth-safest seat in the 2019 election.

Hackney South and Shoreditch Majority Data
Votes 33,985
Percent 62.40%
Rank (1 = highest %) 13
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Voter turnout for the Hackney South and Shoreditch seat was at 60.9%. This figure was down 6.6% on the region as a whole and down 5.7% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was down 6.4% when compared to the average turnout for 2019

Hackney South and Shoreditch Turnout Data
Constituency 60.90%
Region 67.50%
UK 67.30%
Constituency in 2017 66.60%
Size of electorate 89,387
Valid votes cast 54,439
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Hackney South and Shoreditch By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

  • De Beauvoir
  • Hackney Central
  • Hackney Wick
  • Haggerston
  • Homerton
  • Hoxton East & Shoreditch
  • Hoxton West
  • King's Park
  • Lea Bridge
  • London Fields
  • Victoria


How To Bet

Betting on local constituency markets during general elections offers a unique way to engage with political events. To navigate this, the best political betting sites such as Smarkets and SBK Sportsbook provide platforms tailored for such activities. Here's a concise guide to placing a bet on these markets:

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  1. Register and Verify: Sign up on a reputable political betting site like Smarkets or SBK Sportsbook. Complete any necessary verification processes.

  2. Deposit Funds: Add funds to your account using the available payment methods.

  3. Find the Market: Navigate to the political betting section and locate the local constituency markets for the general election.

  4. Research: Conduct thorough research on the constituency you wish to bet on, considering recent polls, historical outcomes, and current political climate.

  5. Place Your Bet: Select the market, choose your bet type, and decide on the stake. Confirm your bet.

  6. Monitor the Election: Keep an eye on election updates and news that might affect the outcome of your chosen market.

Remember, betting should be done responsibly, and it's important to be informed about the political landscape to make educated decisions.

Editorial Team and Resources

OLBG has assembled a crack political betting team to bring you the very best in political betting insight, including our in-house politics betting expert Nigel Skinner and our Data Scientist Dan Tracey.

Nigel Skinner

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Data Sources:

A range of data sources were consulted for this article, pertaining to our editorial guide and they include, the Commons Library, Wikipedia and various betting sites.


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