London · Former constituency (1950–1970)
Shoreditch and Finsbury
Every general election in Shoreditch and Finsbury since 1950 (until 1970). Latest: Labour, majority 7,308.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,474 | 66.9% | |
| Conservative | 7,166 | 33.1% | |
| Valid votes | 21,640 | ||
| Majority | 7,308 | 33.8% | |
Lab hold Turnout 48.7% of 44,436 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Lab | Con | 7,308 | 33.8 | 48.7% | Lab hold |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 11,499 | 46.9 | 53.5% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 9,795 | 36.8 | 55.7% | Lab hold |
| 1959 | Lab | Con | 11,566 | 34.1 | 63.8% | Lab hold |
| 1955 | Lab | Con | 16,284 | 46.9 | 61.6% | |
| 1951 | Lab | Con | 18,763 | 45.2 | 73.2% | Lab hold |
| 1950 | Lab | Con | 14,631 | 34.6 | 74.4% |
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 Shoreditch and Finsbury?
Labour won Shoreditch and Finsbury at the 1970 general election with a majority of 7,308.
Which parties have won Shoreditch and Finsbury?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1950: Labour 7.
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