February 1974 general election · London
Woolwich East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Woolwich East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,977. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,97731.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%37,604 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,520
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,967 | 55.8% | |
| Conservative | 8,990 | 23.9% | |
| Liberal | 6,390 | 17.0% | |
| Others | 1,257 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 37,604 | ||
| Majority | 11,977 | 31.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Woolwich East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,967 votes (55.8%).
What was the majority in Woolwich East in February 1974?
11,977 votes (31.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Woolwich East in February 1974?
74.4% of the 50,520 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,604 votes).
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