October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Ladywood: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Ladywood at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 9,739. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,73942.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 56.9%22,983 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,387
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,818 | 64.5% | +5.8 | |
| Conservative | 5,079 | 22.1% | −1.8 | |
| Liberal | 3,086 | 13.4% | −1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 22,983 | |||
| Majority | 9,739 | 42.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Ladywood at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,818 votes (64.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Ladywood in October 1974?
9,739 votes (42.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Ladywood in October 1974?
56.9% of the 40,387 registered electors cast a valid vote (22,983 votes).
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