1970 general election · London
West Ham South: 1970 general election result
Labour won West Ham South at the 1970 general election with a majority of 13,477. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,47755.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 48.9%24,321 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,751
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,899 | 77.7% | +0.5 | |
| Conservative | 5,422 | 22.3% | +10.8 | |
| Valid votes | 24,321 | |||
| Majority | 13,477 | 55.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham South at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,899 votes (77.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Ham South in 1970?
13,477 votes (55.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham South in 1970?
48.9% of the 49,751 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,321 votes).
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