October 1974 general election · London
Erith and Crayford: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Erith and Crayford at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,467. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,46719.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%44,296 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,579
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,670 | 51.2% | +5.1 | |
| Conservative | 14,203 | 32.1% | +0.4 | |
| Liberal | 7,423 | 16.8% | −5.5 | |
| Valid votes | 44,296 | |||
| Majority | 8,467 | 19.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Erith and Crayford at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,670 votes (51.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Erith and Crayford in October 1974?
8,467 votes (19.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Erith and Crayford in October 1974?
73.1% of the 60,579 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,296 votes).
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