East of England · Former constituency (1950–1974)
Bedfordshire South
Every general election in Bedfordshire South since 1950 (until 1974). Latest: Conservative, majority 4,758.
February 1974 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,380 | 39.7% | |
| Liberal | 16,622 | 30.9% | |
| Labour | 15,847 | 29.4% | |
| Valid votes | 53,849 | ||
| Majority | 4,758 | 8.8% | |
Turnout 84.5% of 63,700 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1974 | Con | Lib | 4,758 | 8.8 | 84.5% | |
| 1951 | Nat Lib | Lab | 849 | 1.9 | 86.1% | Nat Lib gain from Lab |
| 1950 | Lab | Nat Lib | 1,524 | 3.4 | 86.9% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Bedfordshire South?
The Conservatives won Bedfordshire South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,758.
Which parties have won Bedfordshire South?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 1, National Liberal 1, Labour 1.
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