October 1974 general election · North West
Manchester Blackley: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Manchester Blackley at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 7,119. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,11918.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.7%38,752 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,845
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,720 | 50.9% | +4.1 | |
| Conservative | 12,601 | 32.5% | −1.0 | |
| Liberal | 5,517 | 14.2% | −5.5 | |
| Others | 914 | 2.4% | +2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 38,752 | |||
| Majority | 7,119 | 18.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Blackley at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,720 votes (50.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Blackley in October 1974?
7,119 votes (18.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Blackley in October 1974?
70.7% of the 54,845 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,752 votes).
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