February 1974 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Leith: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Leith at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 721. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7212.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%31,056 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,157
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,604 | 40.6% | |
| Conservative | 11,883 | 38.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,569 | 21.2% | |
| Valid votes | 31,056 | ||
| Majority | 721 | 2.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Leith at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,604 votes (40.6%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Leith in February 1974?
721 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Leith in February 1974?
79.3% of the 39,157 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,056 votes).
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