October 1974 general election · London
Stepney and Poplar: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Stepney and Poplar at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 20,976. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,97667.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 51.5%31,140 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,446
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,159 | 77.6% | −3.3 | |
| Conservative | 3,183 | 10.2% | −5.3 | |
| Liberal | 3,181 | 10.2% | +10.2 | |
| Others | 617 | 2.0% | −1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 31,140 | |||
| Majority | 20,976 | 67.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stepney and Poplar at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,159 votes (77.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stepney and Poplar in October 1974?
20,976 votes (67.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stepney and Poplar in October 1974?
51.5% of the 60,446 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,140 votes).
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