1951 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Leith: 1951 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Leith at the 1951 general election with a majority of 72. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 720.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.0%38,544 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,859
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,308 | 50.1% | +0.9 | |
| National Liberal | 19,236 | 49.9% | +6.9 | |
| Valid votes | 38,544 | |||
| Majority | 72 | 0.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Leith at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,308 votes (50.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Leith in 1951?
72 votes (0.2% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Leith in 1951?
84.0% of the 45,859 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,544 votes).
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