October 1974 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-upon-Tyne West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 15,074. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,07428.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%52,985 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,945
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,057 | 56.7% | −3.4 | |
| Conservative | 14,983 | 28.3% | −11.6 | |
| Liberal | 7,945 | 15.0% | +15.0 | |
| Valid votes | 52,985 | |||
| Majority | 15,074 | 28.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,057 votes (56.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne West in October 1974?
15,074 votes (28.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne West in October 1974?
68.9% of the 76,945 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,985 votes).
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