Rhondda West: 1970 general election result
Labour won Rhondda West at the 1970 general election with a majority of 15,251. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,25160.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%25,118 valid votes
- Electorate
- 30,811
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,779 | 74.8% | −1.4 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,528 | 14.1% | +5.4 | |
| Conservative | 1,610 | 6.4% | −1.4 | |
| Others | 1,201 | 4.8% | −2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 25,118 | |||
| Majority | 15,251 | 60.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda West at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,779 votes (74.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Rhondda West in 1970?
15,251 votes (60.7% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Rhondda West in 1970?
81.5% of the 30,811 registered electors cast a valid vote (25,118 votes).
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