South East · Former constituency (1950–1970)
Portsmouth West
Every general election in Portsmouth West since 1950 (until 1970). Latest: Labour, majority 955.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,169 | 50.6% | |
| Conservative | 16,214 | 47.7% | |
| Others | 579 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 33,962 | ||
| Majority | 955 | 2.8% | |
Lab hold Turnout 72.3% of 46,972 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Lab | Con | 955 | 2.8 | 72.3% | Lab hold |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 1,227 | 3.4 | 76.5% | Lab gain from Con |
| 1964 | Con | Lab | 497 | 1.3 | 74.8% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 6,266 | 15.3 | 76.9% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 3,669 | 8.4 | 77.4% | |
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 1,248 | 2.5 | 83.5% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 945 | 1.9 | 83.5% |
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 Portsmouth West?
Labour won Portsmouth West at the 1970 general election with a majority of 955.
Which parties have won Portsmouth West?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 5, Labour 2.
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