Stroud and Thornbury — UK General Election Results
Stroud and Thornbury was won by Conservative at the 1951 general election, with a majority of 1,582 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Stroud and Thornbury from 1950 to 1951.
Full Election History, 1950–1951
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Walter Robert Dempster Perkins (Conservative) | 24,874 | 43.5% | Benjamin Theaker Parkin (Labour) | 28 (0.1 pts) | 85.4% |
| 1951 | Walter Robert Dempster Perkins (Conservative) | 30,140 | 51.3% | Benjamin Theaker Parkin (Labour) | 1,582 (2.7 pts) | 86.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1950
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Robert Dempster Perkins | Conservative | 24,874 | 43.5% | Yes |
| Benjamin Theaker Parkin | Labour | 24,846 | 43.4% | No |
| Margaret MacAlpine | Liberal | 7,518 | 13.1% | No |
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Robert Dempster Perkins | Conservative | 30,140 | 51.3% | Yes |
| Benjamin Theaker Parkin | Labour | 28,558 | 48.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Stroud and Thornbury has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1950. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stroud and Thornbury in the 1951 general election?
Conservative won Stroud and Thornbury in 1951 with 30,140 votes (51.3%), a majority of 1,582 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Stroud and Thornbury since 1950?
Since 1950, Stroud and Thornbury has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Stroud and Thornbury?
The closest result on record for Stroud and Thornbury was 1950, when Conservative beat Labour by just 28 votes (0.1 percentage points).