Brecon and Radnor: 1970 general election result
Labour won Brecon and Radnor at the 1970 general election with a majority of 4,844. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,84411.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%43,146 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,694
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,736 | 43.4% | −14.1 | |
| Conservative | 13,892 | 32.2% | −4.3 | |
| Liberal | 8,169 | 18.9% | +18.9 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,349 | 5.4% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 43,146 | |||
| Majority | 4,844 | 11.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Brecon and Radnor at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,736 votes (43.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Brecon and Radnor in 1970?
4,844 votes (11.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Brecon and Radnor in 1970?
81.9% of the 52,694 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,146 votes).
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