UK Election Statistics: 1918-2012

This paper presents an overview of results from UK elections since 1918. It includes summary results for general elections and parliamentary by-elections; local government elections including elected mayors; elections to the European Parliament and devolved bodies; and results from referendums. Data are also provided on the social backgrounds of Members elected to the House of Commons.

An updated version of this briefing paper is available from – UK Election Statistics 1918-2015