1955 general election · London
Woolwich East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Woolwich East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,346. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,34628.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%36,204 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,964
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,275 | 64.3% | |
| Conservative | 12,929 | 35.7% | |
| Valid votes | 36,204 | ||
| Majority | 10,346 | 28.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Woolwich East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,275 votes (64.3%).
What was the majority in Woolwich East in 1955?
10,346 votes (28.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Woolwich East in 1955?
73.9% of the 48,964 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,204 votes).
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