Tactical voting
Southend West and Leigh
Our tactical voting recommendation in Southend West and Leigh:
Vote Labour
Why vote Labour in Southend West and Leigh?
This is a marginal seat between Conservatives and Labour. The Conservatives were narrowly ahead of Labour in the May 2024 local elections here, with nearly a third of the vote divided between Lib Dem and Green council candidates. However, people often vote differently in local and general elections. In the context of a general election, Labour has a small lead over the Conservatives in Southend West and Leigh. Labour, and supporters of progressive politics, cannot afford to take Southend West and Leigh for granted.
Tactical voting decision based on
Current MP
Polling
Local factors
Which parties look like they are targeting Southend West and Leigh?
It looks like Southend West and Leigh is a Labour target seat.
Polling: Voting Intention for Southend West and Leigh
MRP polling by Survation:
30 Mar
04 Jun
15 Jun
Conservative
33.94%
Labour
39.06%
Liberal Democrats
8.34%
Reform
12.76%
Green
3.90%
Other
1.89%
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 Southend West and Leigh?
36%
What's happened in Southend West and Leigh
Energy Bills
55%
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)
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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