London · Former constituency (1974–1992)
Newham South
Every general election in Newham South since 1974 (until 1992). Latest: Labour, majority 2,502.
1992 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,358 | 46.6% | |
| Conservative | 11,856 | 38.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,572 | 14.9% | |
| Valid votes | 30,786 | ||
| Majority | 2,502 | 8.1% | |
Lab hold Turnout 60.2% of 51,143 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Lab | Con | 2,502 | 8.1 | 60.2% | Lab hold |
| 1987 | Lab | Con | 2,766 | 9.3 | 59.1% | Lab hold |
| 1983 | Lab | Alliance | 7,311 | 27.1 | 53.1% | |
| 1979 | Lab | Con | 12,773 | 41.9 | 57.1% | Lab hold |
| October 1974 | Lab | Lib | 17,761 | 57.6 | 53.5% | Lab hold |
| February 1974 | Lab | Lib | 18,583 | 51.3 | 63.2% |
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 Newham South?
Labour won Newham South at the 1992 general election with a majority of 2,502.
Which parties have won Newham South?
At the 6 general elections held under this name since 1974: Labour 6.
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