February 1974 general election · Wales
Neath: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Neath at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 16,593. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,59340.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%40,725 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,887
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,351 | 62.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 8,758 | 21.5% | |
| Conservative | 6,616 | 16.3% | |
| Valid votes | 40,725 | ||
| Majority | 16,593 | 40.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Neath at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,351 votes (62.3%).
What was the majority in Neath in February 1974?
16,593 votes (40.7% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Neath in February 1974?
78.5% of the 51,887 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,725 votes).
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