1955 general election · London
Battersea North: 1955 general election result
Labour won Battersea North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,922. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,92243.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.4%29,660 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,766
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,980 | 70.7% | |
| Conservative | 8,058 | 27.2% | |
| Others | 622 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 29,660 | ||
| Majority | 12,922 | 43.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Battersea North at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,980 votes (70.7%).
What was the majority in Battersea North in 1955?
12,922 votes (43.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Battersea North in 1955?
69.4% of the 42,766 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,660 votes).
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