February 1974 general election · London
Battersea South: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Battersea South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,653. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,6534.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%33,915 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,448
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,431 | 42.6% | |
| Conservative | 12,778 | 37.7% | |
| Liberal | 5,919 | 17.5% | |
| Others | 787 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 33,915 | ||
| Majority | 1,653 | 4.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Battersea South at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,431 votes (42.6%).
What was the majority in Battersea South in February 1974?
1,653 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Battersea South in February 1974?
73.0% of the 46,448 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,915 votes).
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