1951 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley at the 1951 general election with a majority of 1,503. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,5033.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 90.5%42,688 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,178
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,396 | 47.8% | +4.0 | |
| Labour | 18,893 | 44.3% | +0.7 | |
| Liberal | 3,399 | 8.0% | −4.0 | |
| Valid votes | 42,688 | |||
| Majority | 1,503 | 3.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,396 votes (47.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley in 1951?
1,503 votes (3.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley in 1951?
90.5% of the 47,178 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,688 votes).
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