Clement Attlee: general election record
Clement Attlee led Labour at 5 general elections (1935, 1945, 1950, 1951, 1955) and became prime minister after 2 of them. Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Labour | 277 / 630 | 46.4% | 12,405,254 | Not the largest party |
| 1951 | Labour | 297 / 625 | 48.9% | 13,971,630 | Not the largest party |
| 1950 | Labour | 315 / 625 | 46.1% | 13,266,615 | Prime minister Largest party |
| 1945 | Labour | 375 / 640 | 47.8% | 11,515,795 | Prime minister Largest party |
| 1935 | Labour | 154 / 615 | 38.0% | 7,989,273 | Not the largest party |
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Questions and answers
How many general elections did Clement Attlee fight as party leader?
5: 1935 (Labour, 154 seats), 1945 (Labour, 375 seats), 1950 (Labour, 315 seats), 1951 (Labour, 297 seats), 1955 (Labour, 277 seats).
What was Clement Attlee's best general election result?
375 seats at the 1945 general election, with 47.8% of the vote.
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