1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley: 1945 general election result
Labour won Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley at the 1945 general election with a majority of 7,930. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,93015.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%49,944 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,240
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,027 | 50.1% | |
| Conservative | 17,097 | 34.2% | |
| Liberal | 7,820 | 15.7% | |
| Valid votes | 49,944 | ||
| Majority | 7,930 | 15.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,027 votes (50.1%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley in 1945?
7,930 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley in 1945?
80.2% of the 62,240 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,944 votes).
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