London · Former constituency (1918–1945)
West Ham Plaistow
Every general election in West Ham Plaistow since 1918 (until 1945). Latest: Labour, majority 14,888.
1945 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,351 | 87.6% | |
| Conservative | 2,463 | 12.4% | |
| Valid votes | 19,814 | ||
| Majority | 14,888 | 75.1% | |
Turnout 68.4% of 28,974 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Lab | Con | 14,888 | 75.1 | 68.4% | |
| 1935 | Lab | Con | 11,763 | 46.6 | 53.1% | Lab hold |
| 1931 | Lab | — | unopposed | — | — | Lab hold |
| 1929 | Lab | Con | 16,784 | 55.1 | 63.2% | Lab hold |
| 1924 | Lab | Con | 7,971 | 34.3 | 62.1% | Lab hold |
| 1923 | Lab | Con | 8,995 | 49.2 | 49.9% | Lab hold |
| 1922 | Lab | Con | 5,181 | 26.6 | 54.7% | Lab hold |
| 1918 | Lab | Ind Lab | 11,499 | 89.7 | 37.8% |
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 West Ham Plaistow?
Labour won West Ham Plaistow at the 1945 general election with a majority of 14,888.
Which parties have won West Ham Plaistow?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1918: Labour 8.
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