February 1974 general election · London
Barking: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Barking at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 14,834. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,83439.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%38,012 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,617
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,846 | 60.1% | |
| Liberal | 8,012 | 21.1% | |
| Conservative | 7,154 | 18.8% | |
| Valid votes | 38,012 | ||
| Majority | 14,834 | 39.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barking at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,846 votes (60.1%).
What was the majority in Barking in February 1974?
14,834 votes (39.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Barking in February 1974?
76.6% of the 49,617 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,012 votes).
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