1950 general election · London
Southwark: 1950 general election result
Labour won Southwark at the 1950 general election with a majority of 22,378. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,37843.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%51,338 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,384
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,049 | 68.3% | |
| Conservative | 12,671 | 24.7% | |
| Liberal | 2,950 | 5.8% | |
| Independent Labour | 668 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 51,338 | ||
| Majority | 22,378 | 43.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Southwark at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,049 votes (68.3%).
What was the majority in Southwark in 1950?
22,378 votes (43.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Southwark in 1950?
74.0% of the 69,384 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,338 votes).
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