London · Former constituency (1950–1970)
Stepney
Every general election in Stepney since 1950 (until 1970). Latest: Labour, majority 14,071.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,993 | 74.8% | |
| Conservative | 4,922 | 19.4% | |
| Others | 1,468 | 5.8% | |
| Valid votes | 25,383 | ||
| Majority | 14,071 | 55.4% | |
Lab hold Turnout 44.9% of 56,519 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Lab | Con | 14,071 | 55.4 | 44.9% | Lab hold |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 18,049 | 59.5 | 50.7% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 15,818 | 50.7 | 51.3% | Lab hold |
| 1959 | Lab | Con | 18,309 | 48.2 | 59.4% | Lab hold |
| 1955 | Lab | Con | 21,944 | 57.9 | 57.8% | |
| 1951 | Lab | Con | 28,263 | 60.3 | 70.9% | Lab hold |
| 1950 | Lab | Con | 27,237 | 57.0 | 73.2% |
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 Stepney?
Labour won Stepney at the 1970 general election with a majority of 14,071.
Which parties have won Stepney?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1950: Labour 7.
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