1951 general election · London
Lewisham West: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewisham West at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,636. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,6365.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.9%48,262 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,214
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,449 | 52.7% | +3.5 | |
| Labour | 22,813 | 47.3% | +2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 48,262 | |||
| Majority | 2,636 | 5.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham West at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,449 votes (52.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Lewisham West in 1951?
2,636 votes (5.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lewisham West in 1951?
85.9% of the 56,214 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,262 votes).
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