October 1974 general election · London
Woolwich East: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Woolwich East at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 12,425. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,42537.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.4%32,837 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,984
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,812 | 60.3% | +4.6 | |
| Conservative | 7,387 | 22.5% | −1.4 | |
| Liberal | 4,638 | 14.1% | −2.9 | |
| Others | 1,000 | 3.1% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 32,837 | |||
| Majority | 12,425 | 37.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Woolwich East at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,812 votes (60.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Woolwich East in October 1974?
12,425 votes (37.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Woolwich East in October 1974?
64.4% of the 50,984 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,837 votes).
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