February 1974 general election · North West
Manchester Blackley: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Manchester Blackley at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,506. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,50613.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%41,387 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,338
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,369 | 46.8% | |
| Conservative | 13,863 | 33.5% | |
| Liberal | 8,155 | 19.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,387 | ||
| Majority | 5,506 | 13.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Blackley at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,369 votes (46.8%).
What was the majority in Manchester Blackley in February 1974?
5,506 votes (13.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Blackley in February 1974?
76.2% of the 54,338 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,387 votes).
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