1970 general election · Scotland
West Lothian: 1970 general election result
Labour won West Lothian at the 1970 general election with a majority of 13,740. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,74024.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%55,487 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,894
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,360 | 52.9% | +0.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 15,620 | 28.2% | −7.1 | |
| Conservative | 10,048 | 18.1% | +6.9 | |
| Others | 459 | 0.8% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 55,487 | |||
| Majority | 13,740 | 24.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Lothian at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,360 votes (52.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Lothian in 1970?
13,740 votes (24.8% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in West Lothian in 1970?
76.1% of the 72,894 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,487 votes).
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