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1959 Bermondsey Borough election

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Elections to the Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey were held in 1959.

The borough had 13 wards which returned between 3 and 5 members. Of the 13 wards 9 of the wards had all candidates elected unopposed. Labour won all the seats, the Conservatives only stood in 4 wards and the Liberal Party 1 ward.

Election result

Bermondsey Borough Election Result 1959
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 45 100.0
  Conservative 0 0.0
  Liberal 0 0.0

References

  1. Willis, Alan; Woollard, John (2000). Twentieth Century Local Election Results Volume 2: Election Results For London Metropolitan Boroughs (1931–1962). Plymouth: Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre.
Preceded by
1956 Bermondsey Borough election
Southwark local elections Succeeded by
1962 Bermondsey Borough election
(1958 ←) United Kingdom 1959 United Kingdom local elections (→ 1960)
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