1970 general election · London
West Ham North: 1970 general election result
Labour won West Ham North at the 1970 general election with a majority of 10,534. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,53437.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 50.4%27,961 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,490
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,664 | 63.2% | −2.5 | |
| Conservative | 7,130 | 25.5% | +8.9 | |
| Liberal | 3,167 | 11.3% | −6.4 | |
| Valid votes | 27,961 | |||
| Majority | 10,534 | 37.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham North at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,664 votes (63.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Ham North in 1970?
10,534 votes (37.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham North in 1970?
50.4% of the 55,490 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,961 votes).
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