1929 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne West: 1929 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne West at the 1929 general election with a majority of 2,768. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,7687.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%36,211 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,121
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,856 | 46.6% | +1.0 | |
| Conservative | 14,088 | 38.9% | +9.5 | |
| Liberal | 5,267 | 14.6% | −10.5 | |
| Valid votes | 36,211 | |||
| Majority | 2,768 | 7.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne West at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,856 votes (46.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne West in 1929?
2,768 votes (7.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne West in 1929?
76.8% of the 47,121 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,211 votes).
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