October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Perry Barr: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Perry Barr at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,204. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,2048.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%38,521 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,497
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,291 | 47.5% | +3.5 | |
| Conservative | 15,087 | 39.2% | +0.1 | |
| Liberal | 4,231 | 11.0% | −3.8 | |
| Others | 912 | 2.4% | +0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 38,521 | |||
| Majority | 3,204 | 8.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Perry Barr at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,291 votes (47.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Perry Barr in October 1974?
3,204 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Perry Barr in October 1974?
73.4% of the 52,497 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,521 votes).
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