🗳️ Bet on Knowsley Elections: Data, Insights & Tips

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Welcome to Knowsley'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 Knowsley Constituency betting and general election betting..

Bet Smart on Knowsley Elections: Your Ultimate Guide!

📊🎲 Ready to place a bet on the Knowsley 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 Knowsley 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 Knowsle, 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 Knowsle for trends.
🏘️ Local Issues: Understand the key issues affecting Knowsle 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 Knowsle 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.

Constituency Information

Since its establishment in 2010, the Knowsley constituency in the UK Parliament has been represented by George Howarth of the Labour Party.

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Originating from the Fifth Periodic Review of constituencies, Knowsley has distinguished itself for its Labour voting strength, securing one of the highest Labour vote shares and majorities in both national and its own history. It emerged as the safest Labour seat in terms of absolute votes in 2015 and again in 2017, when it recorded the largest majority by any MP post-universal suffrage, with Howarth achieving a 42,214 vote lead.

🎉 Labour's Fortress: Knowsley's Historic Vote Victories & Constituency Pride 🎉

🚩 Since 2010, Knowsley stands strong as a Labour stronghold 🌹 George Howarth leads with a historic vote majority 🚀 Home to Huyton, Kirkby & the renowned Knowsley Safari Park 🐘 Once the UK's safest Labour seat, it also voiced for Brexit in 2016 🇬🇧

The constituency is characterized by its low-income demographic, residing mostly in social and former social housing, developed as part of post-WWII regeneration efforts. It includes areas like Huyton and Kirkby, with notable locations such as Knowsley Hall and Park. Identified as one of the UK's most deprived regions, Knowsley also voted in favor of Brexit in the 2016 EU referendum.

General Election Betting

The Knowsley seat was created in 2010 from the previous Knowsley South, Knowsley North and Sefton East seat.

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2019 Election Results

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

Voting Data

Labour held on to the seat after George Howarth earned 80.8% of the vote
In doing so, it meant that Knowsley was Labour's second-safest seat in the 2019 General Election
Howarth would pick up a majority of 39,942 with the Conservatives trailing way behind in second with just 4,432 votes by comparison.
Labour's 80.8% vote share was down 4.6% on the previous election, with the Conservatives having to make do with a 1.2% decrease themselves
The Brexit Party would finish third, with Tim McCullough earning 6.1% of the total vote.
The turnout for the seat was 65.3% - down 2.6% on 2017

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 39,942 from the 54,938 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 72.7%, making Knowsley the second-safest seat in the 2019 election.

Voter turnout for the Knowsley seat was at 65.3%. This figure was down 0.3% on the region as a whole and down 2.6% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was down 2.0% when compared to the average turnout for 2019

By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

Cherryfield
Northwood
Page Moss
Prescot North
Roby
Shevington
St Gabriels
St Michaels
Stockbridge
Swanside
Whiston and Cronton
Whitefield

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:

Register and Verify: Sign up on a reputable political betting site like Smarkets or SBK Sportsbook. Complete any necessary verification processes.
Deposit Funds: Add funds to your account using the available payment methods.
Find the Market: Navigate to the political betting section and locate the local constituency markets for the general election.
Research: Conduct thorough research on the constituency you wish to bet on, considering recent polls, historical outcomes, and current political climate.
Place Your Bet: Select the market, choose your bet type, and decide on the stake. Confirm your bet.
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

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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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