1951 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne Central: 1951 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne Central at the 1951 general election with a majority of 12,312. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,31230.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%40,028 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,505
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,637 | 64.1% | +0.4 | |
| Conservative | 13,325 | 33.3% | −1.0 | |
| Independent Labour | 1,066 | 2.7% | +2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 40,028 | |||
| Majority | 12,312 | 30.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne Central at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,637 votes (64.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne Central in 1951?
12,312 votes (30.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne Central in 1951?
80.9% of the 49,505 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,028 votes).
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