South West · Former constituency (1950–1974)
Gloucestershire South
Every general election in Gloucestershire South since 1950 (until 1974). Latest: Conservative, majority 6,459.
February 1974 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,602 | 41.8% | |
| Labour | 21,143 | 32.0% | |
| Liberal | 17,276 | 26.2% | |
| Valid votes | 66,021 | ||
| Majority | 6,459 | 9.8% | |
Turnout 83.9% of 78,732 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1974 | Con | Lab | 6,459 | 9.8 | 83.9% | |
| 1951 | Lab | Con | 5,338 | 10.6 | 86.2% | Lab hold |
| 1950 | Lab | Con | 6,138 | 12.3 | 86.9% |
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 Gloucestershire South?
The Conservatives won Gloucestershire South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,459.
Which parties have won Gloucestershire South?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1950: Labour 2, Conservative 1.
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