Scotland · Former constituency (1950–1951)
Berwickshire and East Lothian
Every general election in Berwickshire and East Lothian since 1950 (until 1951). Latest: Conservative, majority 2,358.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,510 | 52.8% | |
| Labour | 20,152 | 47.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,662 | ||
| Majority | 2,358 | 5.5% | |
Con gain from Lab Turnout 83.8% of 50,933 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 2,358 | 5.5 | 83.8% | Con gain from Lab |
| 1950 | Lab | Con | 1,728 | 4.1 | 82.8% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Berwickshire and East Lothian?
The Conservatives won Berwickshire and East Lothian at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,358.
Which parties have won Berwickshire and East Lothian?
At the 2 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 1, Labour 1.
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