1951 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne West: 1951 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne West at the 1951 general election with a majority of 8,684. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,68415.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.2%54,846 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,916
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,765 | 57.9% | −0.3 | |
| Conservative | 23,081 | 42.1% | +1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 54,846 | |||
| Majority | 8,684 | 15.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne West at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,765 votes (57.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne West in 1951?
8,684 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne West in 1951?
87.2% of the 62,916 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,846 votes).
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