February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Newcastle-under-Lyme: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-under-Lyme at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,648. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,6489.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.1%60,647 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,104
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,603 | 47.2% | |
| Conservative | 22,955 | 37.9% | |
| Liberal | 8,861 | 14.6% | |
| Others | 228 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 60,647 | ||
| Majority | 5,648 | 9.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-under-Lyme at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,603 votes (47.2%).
What was the majority in Newcastle-under-Lyme in February 1974?
5,648 votes (9.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-under-Lyme in February 1974?
84.1% of the 72,104 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,647 votes).
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