Constituency Statistics
The standard of living in South West Devon is fairly high in contrast to national averages.
- Unemployment is 2.1%
- 79% work in service industries
- 14% work in manufacturing
- 7% work in energy, water and construction
Political facts
There is a strong tradition of Conservative Party membership and elected representatives.
The following figures summarise the results of the last parliamentary election in May 2010.
| Party Candidate | Votes Share |
| Gary Streeter (Con) |
27908 56.00% |
| Liberal Democrat |
12034 24.10% |
| Labour |
6193 12.40% |
|
UKIP Greens |
3084 6.20% 641 1.30% |
|
Majority Turnout |
15874 31.80% 49890 71.20% |
