1951 general election · West Midlands
Newcastle under Lyme: 1951 general election result
Labour won Newcastle under Lyme at the 1951 general election with a majority of 8,536. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,53616.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.5%53,092 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,649
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,814 | 58.0% | +0.3 | |
| Conservative | 22,278 | 42.0% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 53,092 | |||
| Majority | 8,536 | 16.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle under Lyme at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,814 votes (58.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle under Lyme in 1951?
8,536 votes (16.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle under Lyme in 1951?
87.5% of the 60,649 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,092 votes).
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