February 1974 general election · London
Lewisham West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Lewisham West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,402. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,4024.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%48,808 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,866
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,118 | 43.3% | |
| Conservative | 18,716 | 38.4% | |
| Liberal | 7,974 | 16.3% | |
| Others | 1,000 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 48,808 | ||
| Majority | 2,402 | 4.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,118 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Lewisham West in February 1974?
2,402 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewisham West in February 1974?
78.9% of the 61,866 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,808 votes).
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