February 1974 general election · London
Ilford South: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Ilford South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,143. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,1432.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%42,925 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,799
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,201 | 40.1% | |
| Conservative | 16,058 | 37.4% | |
| Liberal | 9,666 | 22.5% | |
| Valid votes | 42,925 | ||
| Majority | 1,143 | 2.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ilford South at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,201 votes (40.1%).
What was the majority in Ilford South in February 1974?
1,143 votes (2.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ilford South in February 1974?
76.9% of the 55,799 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,925 votes).
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