February 1974 general election · London
Lewisham East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Lewisham East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,306. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,30611.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.5%53,387 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,863
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,339 | 45.6% | |
| Conservative | 18,033 | 33.8% | |
| Liberal | 10,543 | 19.8% | |
| Others | 472 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,387 | ||
| Majority | 6,306 | 11.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,339 votes (45.6%).
What was the majority in Lewisham East in February 1974?
6,306 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewisham East in February 1974?
77.5% of the 68,863 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,387 votes).
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