1970 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1970 general election with a majority of 7,341. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,34113.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%54,565 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,709
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,864 | 49.2% | +0.9 | |
| Labour | 19,523 | 35.8% | −3.2 | |
| Liberal | 4,467 | 8.2% | −4.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,711 | 6.8% | +6.8 | |
| Valid votes | 54,565 | |||
| Majority | 7,341 | 13.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,864 votes (49.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1970?
7,341 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1970?
75.0% of the 72,709 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,565 votes).
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