Labour could win the biggest majority in UK history

Lea Hogg June 4, 2024

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Labour could win the biggest majority in UK history

The United Kingdom, currently in the throes of a historic election race, is projecting the Labour Party, under the leadership of Keir Starmer, (in photo above with Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner), to secure a landslide victory, the likes of which has not been seen in the past 100 years. The party is expected to win 422 seats, a significant increase from the 201 seats it held after the 2019 elections. This majority would surpass even the substantial majorities achieved by Tony Blair in 1997 and Margaret Thatcher in 1983.

The Conservative Party, on the other hand, is predicted to experience a sharp decline, dropping to 140 seats from the 372 they held previously. The Liberal Democrats are expected to see an increase in their representation, with projections suggesting they could secure 48 seats, up from 8 in 2019. The Scottish National Party (SNP) is projected to secure 17 of the 57 seats in Scotland, a decrease from the 48 seats they held in 2019.

These projections are based on extensive polling data collected from over 58,000 people across England, Wales, and Scotland between 24 May and 1 June. The vote shares are estimated to be: Labour 42.9 percent, Conservatives 24.5 percent, Liberal Democrats 10.6 percent, Reform 10.1 percent, SNP 2.8 percent, Plaid Cymru 0.7 percent and Others 1.7 percent.

However, it’s important to note that these are just projections and the actual results may vary. The final outcome will be determined by the voters on election day. As the election campaign progresses, these numbers could shift, influenced by policy announcements, debates, and the evolving political climate. The UK election race is a dynamic and fluid process, and these projections provide a snapshot of a moment in time within this complex and ever-changing landscape.

Betting Odds

Party/LeaderBetting OddsBetting Agency
Conservatives12/1 to win the most seatsGeneral
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
1/8 to become the next Prime MinisterSkybet
1/40 to become the next Prime MinisterPaddy Power and Betfair
1/10 to become the next Prime MinisterUnibet
Source: SiGMA

According to Betfair, Labour is dominating the betting with nearly £500K bet on Keir Starmer’s party to win most seats and around £200K on a Labour majority in the past 24 hours. They are at 1.21/5 (an 83 percent chance) to win a majority and 1.071/14 (94 percent) to win the most seats at a general election.

Ladbrokes has a Labour Majority priced at just 2/7, while a Labour Minority is next in the betting at 3/1.

Paddy Power and Ladbrokes are both offering 4/6 (60 percent) on Labour coming out on top. Please note that these are just betting odds and the actual results may vary. The final outcome will be determined by the voters on election day. Betting should be done responsibly.

Seat Projections

PartyProjected SeatsSeats in 2019Change
Labour Party479197+282
Conservatives92376-284
Liberal Democrats448+36
SNP1248-36
Green Party21+1
Reform Party000
Source: SiGMA

In a recent YouGov poll, the Labour Party could be on course for a historic landslide victory in the UK, with a projected majority of 194 seats. This would be the biggest majority for the Labour Party in 100 years.

The poll suggests that the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, could win 422 seats, up 221 compared to the 2019 results. This would be a much bigger majority than anything else since the Second World War. A 194 majority for Starmer would dwarf Blair’s 1997 landslide majority of 179 and Margaret Thatcher who got 144 in 1983.

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