October 1974 general election · London
Woolwich West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Woolwich West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,541. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,5418.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%41,649 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,351
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,614 | 47.1% | +3.0 | |
| Conservative | 16,073 | 38.6% | −0.2 | |
| Liberal | 5,962 | 14.3% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 41,649 | |||
| Majority | 3,541 | 8.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Woolwich West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,614 votes (47.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Woolwich West in October 1974?
3,541 votes (8.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Woolwich West in October 1974?
73.9% of the 56,351 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,649 votes).
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