October 1974 general election · North West
Birkenhead: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Birkenhead at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 9,484. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,48422.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%42,392 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,385
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,748 | 51.3% | +6.1 | |
| Conservative | 12,264 | 28.9% | −1.0 | |
| Liberal | 8,380 | 19.8% | −5.1 | |
| Valid votes | 42,392 | |||
| Majority | 9,484 | 22.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birkenhead at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,748 votes (51.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birkenhead in October 1974?
9,484 votes (22.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birkenhead in October 1974?
70.2% of the 60,385 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,392 votes).
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