1955 general election · London
West Ham North: 1955 general election result
Labour won West Ham North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,537. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,53740.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.4%41,354 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,346
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,249 | 65.9% | |
| Conservative | 10,712 | 25.9% | |
| Liberal | 3,393 | 8.2% | |
| Valid votes | 41,354 | ||
| Majority | 16,537 | 40.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham North at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,249 votes (65.9%).
What was the majority in West Ham North in 1955?
16,537 votes (40.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham North in 1955?
67.4% of the 61,346 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,354 votes).
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