1955 general election · North East
Newcastle-Upontyne West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-Upontyne West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,184. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,18411.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%45,618 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,142
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,401 | 55.7% | |
| Conservative | 20,217 | 44.3% | |
| Valid votes | 45,618 | ||
| Majority | 5,184 | 11.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-Upontyne West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,401 votes (55.7%).
What was the majority in Newcastle-Upontyne West in 1955?
5,184 votes (11.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-Upontyne West in 1955?
79.8% of the 57,142 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,618 votes).
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