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There are 650 constituencies up for election in the UK
But a small number of them are likely to help decide the result of the 2019 general election
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But a small number of them are likely to help decide the result of the 2019 general election
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https://bbc.in/2pgD06F
Almost a quarter of seats currently have small majorities
That’s where the current MP won with a majority of less than 10%
That’s where the current MP won with a majority of less than 10%
In the 2017 election there were 51 of “ultra-marginal” seats, where the majority is less than 2% - about 1,000 votes
In eight seats there was a majority of less than 50
In eight seats there was a majority of less than 50
Scotland is almost entirely marginal
Of the 59 seats available, 46 were won with a majority of less than 10% in 2017
Of the 59 seats available, 46 were won with a majority of less than 10% in 2017
Strong Leave and Remain seats are also likely to be crucial
Seats like West Bromwich West, Bolsover and Hartlepool are all Leave targets
While constituencies like St Albans, Winchester and Cambridge are Remain areas
Seats like West Bromwich West, Bolsover and Hartlepool are all Leave targets
While constituencies like St Albans, Winchester and Cambridge are Remain areas
The Remain pact made by the Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and the Green Party to stand aside for one another in 60 seats across England and Wales is an unusual feature of this election
But, it's impossible to know whether this will affect who wins
But, it's impossible to know whether this will affect who wins
