1955 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Yardley: 1955 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Yardley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,124. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,1247.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%44,320 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,078
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,722 | 53.5% | |
| Conservative | 20,598 | 46.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,320 | ||
| Majority | 3,124 | 7.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Yardley at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,722 votes (53.5%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Yardley in 1955?
3,124 votes (7.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Yardley in 1955?
75.0% of the 59,078 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,320 votes).
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