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October 1974 general election · Scotland

Edinburgh Leith: October 1974 general election result

Labour won Edinburgh Leith at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,445. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.

Winner
LabourLabour
Majority
3,44511.7% of valid votes
Turnout
74.8%29,495 valid votes
Electorate
39,407
Result
Lab hold
Result
PartyVotesShareChangeShare bar
Labour Won11,70839.7%−0.9
Conservative8,26328.0%−10.3
Scottish National Party7,68826.1%+4.9
Liberal1,8366.2%+6.2
Valid votes29,495
Majority3,44511.7%

Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).

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Questions and answers

Who won Edinburgh Leith at the October 1974 general election?

The Labour candidate won with 11,708 votes (39.7%). Result: Lab hold.

What was the majority in Edinburgh Leith in October 1974?

3,445 votes (11.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.

What was the turnout in Edinburgh Leith in October 1974?

74.8% of the 39,407 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,495 votes).

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