February 1974 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,396. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,39620.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%56,262 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,245
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,829 | 60.1% | |
| Conservative | 22,433 | 39.9% | |
| Valid votes | 56,262 | ||
| Majority | 11,396 | 20.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,829 votes (60.1%).
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne West in February 1974?
11,396 votes (20.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne West in February 1974?
73.8% of the 76,245 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,262 votes).
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