Nottingham North West — UK General Election Results
Nottingham North West was won by Labour at the 1951 general election, with a majority of 15,044 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Nottingham North West from 1950 to 1951.
Full Election History, 1950–1951
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Thomas O'Brien (Labour) | 30,223 | 61.2% | Thomas Gardner (Conservative) | 17,207 (34.8 pts) | 86.1% |
| 1951 | Thomas O'Brien (Labour) | 32,694 | 64.9% | Thomas Gardner (Conservative) | 15,044 (29.9 pts) | 83.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1950
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas O'Brien | Labour | 30,223 | 61.2% | Yes |
| Thomas Gardner | Conservative | 13,016 | 26.4% | No |
| Thomas Henry Whalley | Liberal | 5,432 | 11.0% | No |
| Arthur West | Communist | 719 | 1.5% | No |
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas O'Brien | Labour | 32,694 | 64.9% | Yes |
| Thomas Gardner | Conservative | 17,650 | 35.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Nottingham North West has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1950. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Nottingham North West in the 1951 general election?
Labour won Nottingham North West in 1951 with 32,694 votes (64.9%), a majority of 15,044 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Nottingham North West since 1950?
Since 1950, Nottingham North West has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Nottingham North West?
The closest result on record for Nottingham North West was 1951, when Labour beat Conservative by just 15,044 votes (29.9 percentage points).