1970 general election · North West
Stockport South: 1970 general election result
Labour won Stockport South at the 1970 general election with a majority of 2,068. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,0685.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%36,039 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,141
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,747 | 46.5% | −9.4 | |
| Conservative | 14,679 | 40.7% | −3.4 | |
| Liberal | 4,613 | 12.8% | +12.8 | |
| Valid votes | 36,039 | |||
| Majority | 2,068 | 5.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stockport South at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,747 votes (46.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stockport South in 1970?
2,068 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stockport South in 1970?
73.3% of the 49,141 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,039 votes).
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