1955 general election · London
Lewisham West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewisham West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,325. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,3259.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%43,807 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,056
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,066 | 54.9% | |
| Labour | 19,741 | 45.1% | |
| Valid votes | 43,807 | ||
| Majority | 4,325 | 9.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,066 votes (54.9%).
What was the majority in Lewisham West in 1955?
4,325 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lewisham West in 1955?
79.6% of the 55,056 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,807 votes).
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