1959 General election results summary
Majority – 100
PM Harold Macmillan 1957–63
PM Alec Douglas-Home 1963–64
Held on Thursday, 8th October
Turnout – 78.7%
1959 General Election Results Summary
Conservatives won a majority of 100 seats. PM: Harold Macmillan 1957–63, PM Alec Douglas-Home 1963–64. Election held on Thursday, 8th October. Turnout: 78.7%.
| Party | Seats | Votes | % Share | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 365 | 13,749,830 | 49.4% | 625 |
| Labour | 258 | 12,215,538 | 43.8% | 621 |
| Liberal | 6 | 1,638,571 | 5.9% | 216 |
| Ulster Unionist | 12 | – | – | – |
| Independent Unionist | 1 | – | – | – |
Election manifestos
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