October 1974 general election · London
Bethnal Green: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Bethnal Green at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 15,949. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,94955.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 53.1%28,516 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,753
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,649 | 68.9% | |
| Liberal | 3,700 | 13.0% | |
| Conservative | 2,995 | 10.5% | |
| Others | 2,172 | 7.6% | |
| Valid votes | 28,516 | ||
| Majority | 15,949 | 55.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bethnal Green at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,649 votes (68.9%).
What was the majority in Bethnal Green in October 1974?
15,949 votes (55.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Bethnal Green in October 1974?
53.1% of the 53,753 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,516 votes).
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