North West · Former constituency (1950–1951)
Cumberland Penrith and the Border
Every general election in Cumberland Penrith and the Border since 1950 (until 1951). Latest: Conservative, majority 12,515.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,274 | 54.1% | |
| Labour | 10,759 | 25.0% | |
| Liberal | 8,857 | 20.6% | |
| Others | 158 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 43,048 | ||
| Majority | 12,515 | 29.1% | |
Con hold Turnout 83.5% of 51,575 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 12,515 | 29.1 | 83.5% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lib | 8,881 | 20.2 | 85.3% |
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 Cumberland Penrith and the Border?
The Conservatives won Cumberland Penrith and the Border at the 1951 general election with a majority of 12,515.
Which parties have won Cumberland Penrith and the Border?
At the 2 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 2.
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