Tactical voting
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
Our tactical voting recommendation in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard:
Vote Labour
Why vote Labour in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard?
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard is the successor to the previous seat of South West Bedfordshire. The area has been Conservative since 1970, although in 1997 and 2001 Labour ran the Tories close. Polling indicates a close battle between Labour and the Conservatives in the 2024 election; the latest figures show Labour ahead although things can change during election campaigns and polls have been in error in previous elections. The lead has fluctuated in polls conducted over the past several months. Neither the Greens nor the Liberal Democrats are targeting this seat.
Tactical voting decision based on
Current MP
Polling
Local factors
Which parties look like they are targeting Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard?
It looks like Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard is a Labour target seat.
Polling: Voting Intention for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
MRP polling by Survation:
30 Mar
04 Jun
15 Jun
Conservative
35.99%
Labour
39.78%
Liberal Democrats
7.74%
Reform
7.94%
Green
7.09%
Other
1.39%
Updated: 15 June 20:20
Remember, polling data alone should not be used for tactical voting. It's important to consider local factors and which party holds the seat.
Remember, polling data alone should not be used for tactical voting. It's important to consider local factors and which party holds the seat.
How many people intend to vote tactically in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard?
33%
What's happened in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
Energy Bills
57%
Percentage of constituents who are worried about not being able to pay their energy bills in the next year
Source: Survation MRP for 38 Degrees (February 2023)
Food Banks (Local)
127,027
visits (April 2017 - March 2018)324,477
visits (April 2022 - March 2023)
Source: Trussell Trust (April 2023)
Food Banks (Great Britain)
40,898
visits (April 2009 - March 2010)2,986,203
visits (April 2022 - March 2023)
Source: Trussell Trust (April 2023)
Justice
1 in 50
robberies, burglaries, and other thefts solved in your constabulary (June 2019 - June 2022)
Source: Home Office (2019 - 2022)
Ambulance Wait Times
52m 23s
Time in which 90% of emergency calls are responded to (November 2018)1h 40m 3s
Time in which 90% of emergency calls are responded to (November 2023)
Source: NHS England (November 2018 - 2023)
Housing
19,936
people are estimated to be homeless in your region
Source: Shelter (December 2023)
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