February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Perry Barr: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Perry Barr at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,023. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,0235.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%40,794 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,116
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,960 | 44.0% | |
| Conservative | 15,937 | 39.1% | |
| Liberal | 6,044 | 14.8% | |
| Others | 853 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 40,794 | ||
| Majority | 2,023 | 5.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Perry Barr at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,960 votes (44.0%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Perry Barr in February 1974?
2,023 votes (5.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Perry Barr in February 1974?
78.3% of the 52,116 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,794 votes).
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