1950 general election · London
Lewisham West: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewisham West at the 1950 general election with a majority of 2,195. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,1954.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.7%48,000 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,007
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,628 | 49.2% | |
| Labour | 21,433 | 44.7% | |
| Liberal | 2,939 | 6.1% | |
| Valid votes | 48,000 | ||
| Majority | 2,195 | 4.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham West at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,628 votes (49.2%).
What was the majority in Lewisham West in 1950?
2,195 votes (4.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lewisham West in 1950?
85.7% of the 56,007 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,000 votes).
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