1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Brigg: 1955 general election result
Labour won Brigg at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,021. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,0219.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%50,673 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,808
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,847 | 55.0% | |
| Conservative | 22,826 | 45.1% | |
| Valid votes | 50,673 | ||
| Majority | 5,021 | 9.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Brigg at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,847 votes (55.0%).
What was the majority in Brigg in 1955?
5,021 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Brigg in 1955?
74.7% of the 67,808 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,673 votes).
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