North West · Former constituency (1918–1951)
Cumberland Workington
Every general election in Cumberland Workington since 1918 (until 1951). Latest: Labour, majority 8,644.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,893 | 60.0% | |
| Conservative | 17,249 | 40.0% | |
| Valid votes | 43,142 | ||
| Majority | 8,644 | 20.0% | |
Lab hold Turnout 87.5% of 49,291 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Lab | Con | 8,644 | 20.0 | 87.5% | Lab hold |
| 1950 | Lab | Con | 11,095 | 25.5 | 89.4% | |
| 1945 | Lab | Con | 15,438 | 45.0 | 80.5% | |
| 1935 | Lab | — | unopposed | — | — | Lab hold |
| 1931 | Lab | Con | 3,304 | 9.8 | 85.9% | Lab hold |
| 1929 | Lab | Con | 9,596 | 30.4 | 81.2% | Lab hold |
| 1924 | Lab | Con | 3,110 | 11.3 | 84.4% | Lab hold |
| 1923 | Lab | Con | 3,515 | 13.0 | 83.5% | Lab hold |
| 1922 | Lab | Con | 2,482 | 9.3 | 83.7% | Lab hold |
| 1918 | Lab | Con | 4,495 | 22.2 | 70.7% |
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 Workington?
Labour won Cumberland Workington at the 1951 general election with a majority of 8,644.
Which parties have won Cumberland Workington?
At the 10 general elections held under this name since 1918: Labour 10.
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