1955 general election · London
Lewisham South: 1955 general election result
Labour won Lewisham South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,343. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,34314.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%42,699 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,981
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,821 | 55.8% | |
| Conservative | 17,478 | 40.9% | |
| Others | 1,400 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 42,699 | ||
| Majority | 6,343 | 14.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham South at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,821 votes (55.8%).
What was the majority in Lewisham South in 1955?
6,343 votes (14.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewisham South in 1955?
77.7% of the 54,981 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,699 votes).
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