October 1974 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Shettleston: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Shettleston at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,349. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,34925.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.4%24,666 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,324
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,391 | 54.3% | +0.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,042 | 28.6% | +6.6 | |
| Conservative | 3,543 | 14.4% | −10.1 | |
| Liberal | 690 | 2.8% | +2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 24,666 | |||
| Majority | 6,349 | 25.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Shettleston at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 13,391 votes (54.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Shettleston in October 1974?
6,349 votes (25.7% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Shettleston in October 1974?
64.4% of the 38,324 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,666 votes).
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