1955 general election · London
Willesden East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Willesden East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 659. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6591.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%46,135 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,604
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,397 | 50.7% | |
| Conservative | 22,738 | 49.3% | |
| Valid votes | 46,135 | ||
| Majority | 659 | 1.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Willesden East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,397 votes (50.7%).
What was the majority in Willesden East in 1955?
659 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Willesden East in 1955?
76.1% of the 60,604 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,135 votes).
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