February 1974 general election · Scotland
Berwick and East Lothian: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Berwick and East Lothian at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 540. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5401.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.8%48,884 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,949
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,234 | 43.4% | |
| Labour | 20,694 | 42.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,956 | 14.2% | |
| Valid votes | 48,884 | ||
| Majority | 540 | 1.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Berwick and East Lothian at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,234 votes (43.4%).
What was the majority in Berwick and East Lothian in February 1974?
540 votes (1.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Berwick and East Lothian in February 1974?
85.8% of the 56,949 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,884 votes).
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