1966 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Batley and Morley: 1966 general election result
Labour won Batley and Morley at the 1966 general election with a majority of 11,651. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,65127.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%42,887 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,936
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,086 | 56.2% | +3.6 | |
| Conservative | 12,435 | 29.0% | −1.4 | |
| Liberal | 6,366 | 14.8% | −2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 42,887 | |||
| Majority | 11,651 | 27.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Batley and Morley at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,086 votes (56.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Batley and Morley in 1966?
11,651 votes (27.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Batley and Morley in 1966?
75.3% of the 56,936 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,887 votes).
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