October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Lichfield and Tamworth: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Lichfield and Tamworth at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 331 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3310.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%70,127 valid votes
- Electorate
- 89,731
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,872 | 42.6% | +3.4 | |
| Conservative | 29,541 | 42.1% | +0.5 | |
| Liberal | 10,714 | 15.3% | −3.9 | |
| Valid votes | 70,127 | |||
| Majority | 331 | 0.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lichfield and Tamworth at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,872 votes (42.6%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Lichfield and Tamworth in October 1974?
331 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lichfield and Tamworth in October 1974?
78.2% of the 89,731 registered electors cast a valid vote (70,127 votes).
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