1966 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Yardley: 1966 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Yardley at the 1966 general election with a majority of 5,759. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,75912.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%45,377 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,458
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,568 | 56.4% | +6.2 | |
| Conservative | 19,809 | 43.7% | −6.2 | |
| Valid votes | 45,377 | |||
| Majority | 5,759 | 12.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Yardley at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,568 votes (56.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Yardley in 1966?
5,759 votes (12.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Yardley in 1966?
77.6% of the 58,458 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,377 votes).
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