February 1974 general election · North West
Birkenhead: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Birkenhead at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,994. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,99415.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%45,808 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,887
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,696 | 45.2% | |
| Conservative | 13,702 | 29.9% | |
| Liberal | 11,410 | 24.9% | |
| Valid votes | 45,808 | ||
| Majority | 6,994 | 15.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birkenhead at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,696 votes (45.2%).
What was the majority in Birkenhead in February 1974?
6,994 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birkenhead in February 1974?
76.5% of the 59,887 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,808 votes).
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