February 1974 general election · North West
Burnley: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 9,840. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,84023.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%41,847 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,483
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,108 | 50.4% | |
| Conservative | 11,268 | 26.9% | |
| Liberal | 9,471 | 22.6% | |
| Valid votes | 41,847 | ||
| Majority | 9,840 | 23.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,108 votes (50.4%).
What was the majority in Burnley in February 1974?
9,840 votes (23.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Burnley in February 1974?
79.7% of the 52,483 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,847 votes).
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