1955 general election · London
Bethnal Green: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bethnal Green at the 1955 general election with a majority of 20,701. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,70152.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.9%39,250 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,410
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,205 | 69.3% | |
| Conservative | 6,504 | 16.6% | |
| Liberal | 5,541 | 14.1% | |
| Valid votes | 39,250 | ||
| Majority | 20,701 | 52.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bethnal Green at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,205 votes (69.3%).
What was the majority in Bethnal Green in 1955?
20,701 votes (52.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bethnal Green in 1955?
63.9% of the 61,410 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,250 votes).
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