1970 general election · North West
Stockport North: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Stockport North at the 1970 general election with a majority of 871 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8712.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%39,415 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,649
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,132 | 46.0% | +0.2 | |
| Labour | 17,261 | 43.8% | −10.4 | |
| Liberal | 4,022 | 10.2% | +10.2 | |
| Valid votes | 39,415 | |||
| Majority | 871 | 2.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stockport North at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,132 votes (46.0%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Stockport North in 1970?
871 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Stockport North in 1970?
74.9% of the 52,649 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,415 votes).
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