North Reading — UK General Election Results
North Reading was won by Conservative at the 1951 general election, with a majority of 302 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in North Reading from 1950 to 1951.
Full Election History, 1950–1951
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Ronald William Gordon Mackay (Labour) | 15,681 | 46.0% | John Stanley Vincent Marling (Conservative) | 527 (1.6 pts) | 86.8% |
| 1951 | Frederic Mackarness Bennett (Conservative) | 17,378 | 50.4% | Ronald William Gordon Mackay (Labour) | 302 (0.9 pts) | 86.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1950
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald William Gordon Mackay | Labour | 15,681 | 46.0% | Yes |
| John Stanley Vincent Marling | Conservative | 15,154 | 44.5% | No |
| John Michael Derrick | Liberal | 3,238 | 9.5% | No |
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederic Mackarness Bennett | Conservative | 17,378 | 50.4% | Yes |
| Ronald William Gordon Mackay | Labour | 17,076 | 49.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
North Reading has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1950. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won North Reading in the 1951 general election?
Conservative won North Reading in 1951 with 17,378 votes (50.4%), a majority of 302 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won North Reading since 1950?
Since 1950, North Reading has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in North Reading?
The closest result on record for North Reading was 1951, when Conservative beat Labour by just 302 votes (0.9 percentage points).