1970 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Sparkbrook: 1970 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Sparkbrook at the 1970 general election with a majority of 3,346. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,34611.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.0%28,013 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,101
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,773 | 52.7% | −7.9 | |
| Conservative | 11,427 | 40.8% | +1.4 | |
| Liberal | 1,813 | 6.5% | +6.5 | |
| Valid votes | 28,013 | |||
| Majority | 3,346 | 11.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Sparkbrook at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,773 votes (52.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Sparkbrook in 1970?
3,346 votes (11.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Sparkbrook in 1970?
65.0% of the 43,101 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,013 votes).
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