1970 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne North: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the 1970 general election with a majority of 3,460. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,46012.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.7%28,496 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,085
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,978 | 56.1% | +6.4 | |
| Labour | 12,518 | 43.9% | +3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 28,496 | |||
| Majority | 3,460 | 12.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,978 votes (56.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in 1970?
3,460 votes (12.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in 1970?
67.7% of the 42,085 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,496 votes).
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