1955 general election · London
Islington South West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Islington South West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,268. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,26836.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.0%36,602 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,998
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,935 | 68.1% | |
| Conservative | 11,667 | 31.9% | |
| Valid votes | 36,602 | ||
| Majority | 13,268 | 36.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Islington South West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,935 votes (68.1%).
What was the majority in Islington South West in 1955?
13,268 votes (36.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Islington South West in 1955?
62.0% of the 58,998 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,602 votes).
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