Date of Next UK General Election

[Harry Hayfield]

The idea that locals and generals are held on the same day is only very new.

1979: Locals held on General
1983 - 1992: Locals held before / after General
1997 - 2010: Locals held on General

[Harry Hayfield]

Projected National Share (Locals) vs General
National Projected Share
1983 (before general): Con 39% Lab 36% All 20%
1987 (before general): Con 38% Lab 32% All 27%
1992 (after general): Con 46% Lab 30% Lib Dem 20%
1997 (on general): Con 34% Lab 36% Lib Dem 25%
2001 (on general): Con 39% Lab 31% Lib Dem 25%
2005 (on general): Con 40% Lab 25% Lib Dem 28%

General Election Vote Share
1983: Con 44% Lab 28% All 26%
1987: Con 43% Lab 32% All 23%
1992: Con 43% Lab 35% Lib Dem 18%
1997: Con 32% Lab 44% Lib Dem 17%
2001: Con 33% Lab 42% Lib Dem 19%
2005: Con 33% Lab 36% Lib Dem 23%