1970 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne East: 1970 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-upon-Tyne East at the 1970 general election with a majority of 5,780. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,78016.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%35,444 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,110
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,612 | 58.2% | −1.6 | |
| Conservative | 14,832 | 41.9% | +1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 35,444 | |||
| Majority | 5,780 | 16.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne East at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,612 votes (58.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne East in 1970?
5,780 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne East in 1970?
75.2% of the 47,110 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,444 votes).
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