1970 general election · North East
Berwick upon Tweed: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Berwick upon Tweed at the 1970 general election with a majority of 7,145. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,14523.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%30,712 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,669
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,558 | 50.7% | +3.0 | |
| Labour | 8,413 | 27.4% | −5.7 | |
| Liberal | 6,741 | 22.0% | +2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 30,712 | |||
| Majority | 7,145 | 23.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Berwick upon Tweed at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,558 votes (50.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Berwick upon Tweed in 1970?
7,145 votes (23.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Berwick upon Tweed in 1970?
73.7% of the 41,669 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,712 votes).
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