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1929 general election · North East

Newcastle upon Tyne East: 1929 general election result

The Liberals won Newcastle upon Tyne East at the 1929 general election with a majority of 935 (Lib gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.

Winner
LiberalLiberal
Majority
9352.7% of valid votes
Turnout
79.4%34,777 valid votes
Electorate
43,797
Result
Lib gain from Lab
Result
PartyVotesShareChangeShare bar
Liberal Won17,85651.3%+6.2
Labour16,92148.7%+2.3
Valid votes34,777
Majority9352.7%

Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).

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Questions and answers

Who won Newcastle upon Tyne East at the 1929 general election?

The Liberal candidate won with 17,856 votes (51.3%). Result: Lib gain from Lab.

What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne East in 1929?

935 votes (2.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.

What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne East in 1929?

79.4% of the 43,797 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,777 votes).

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