1955 general election · London
Camberwell Peckham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Camberwell Peckham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,768. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,76835.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.7%38,862 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,050
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,315 | 67.7% | |
| Conservative | 12,547 | 32.3% | |
| Valid votes | 38,862 | ||
| Majority | 13,768 | 35.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Camberwell Peckham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,315 votes (67.7%).
What was the majority in Camberwell Peckham in 1955?
13,768 votes (35.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Camberwell Peckham in 1955?
63.7% of the 61,050 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,862 votes).
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