London · Former constituency (1918–1970)
Kensington South
Every general election in Kensington South since 1918 (until 1970). Latest: Conservative, majority 14,663.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,591 | 75.7% | |
| Labour | 6,928 | 24.3% | |
| Valid votes | 28,519 | ||
| Majority | 14,663 | 51.4% | |
Con hold Turnout 49.9% of 57,130 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 14,663 | 51.4 | 49.9% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lab | 14,631 | 45.2 | 58.1% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lab | 16,368 | 51.3 | 56.8% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lib | 21,940 | 61.3 | 61.7% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 25,247 | 65.0 | 61.9% | |
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 25,698 | 59.1 | 68.6% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 24,868 | 55.3 | 71.0% | |
| 1945 | Con | Lab | 16,152 | 50.9 | 67.9% | |
| 1935 | Con | Lab | 33,518 | 77.8 | 62.0% | Con hold |
| 1931 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1929 | Con | Lib | 20,479 | 48.8 | 59.5% | Con hold |
| 1924 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1923 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1922 | Con | Ind | 10,796 | 52.1 | 58.1% | Con hold |
| 1918 | Con | Nat | 5,387 | 33.7 | 51.8% |
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 Kensington South?
The Conservatives won Kensington South at the 1970 general election with a majority of 14,663.
Which parties have won Kensington South?
At the 15 general elections held under this name since 1918: Conservative 15.
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