This United Kingdom general election was held on October 8, 1959. It marked a third successive victory for the ruling Conservative Party, led by Harold MacMillan. The Conservatives increased their overall majority again, to 100 seats over the Labour Party under Hugh Gaitskell.

Results

Total votes cast: 27,862,652. All parties shown. Conservatives include the National Liberal Party and Ulster Unionists.

See also

• MPs elected in the UK general election, 1959

1959 elections | United Kingdom general elections