October 1974 general election · London
Battersea South: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Battersea South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,851. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,8519.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.2%30,008 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,716
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,334 | 47.8% | +5.2 | |
| Conservative | 11,483 | 38.3% | +0.6 | |
| Liberal | 4,021 | 13.4% | −4.1 | |
| Others | 170 | 0.6% | −1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 30,008 | |||
| Majority | 2,851 | 9.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Battersea South at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,334 votes (47.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Battersea South in October 1974?
2,851 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Battersea South in October 1974?
64.2% of the 46,716 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,008 votes).
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