1970 general election · London
Woolwich West: 1970 general election result
Labour won Woolwich West at the 1970 general election with a majority of 618. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6181.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%41,454 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,508
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,036 | 50.8% | −2.9 | |
| Conservative | 20,418 | 49.3% | +5.0 | |
| Valid votes | 41,454 | |||
| Majority | 618 | 1.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Woolwich West at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,036 votes (50.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Woolwich West in 1970?
618 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Woolwich West in 1970?
72.1% of the 57,508 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,454 votes).
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