In today's world, 1974 London local elections is a topic that has gained great relevance and has aroused great interest in society. Since its emergence, 1974 London local elections has captured the attention of experts, professionals and the general public, generating a wide debate around its implications and consequences. In this article, we will explore in detail the different aspects related to 1974 London local elections, from its origin to its current impact, analyzing its influence in various areas and its relevance today. Through an exhaustive analysis, we will seek to unravel the mysteries surrounding 1974 London local elections and understand its true reach in modern society.
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All 1,867 on all 32 London boroughs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Turnout | 36.3% (2.4%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results by Borough in 1974. (Red indicates Labour, blue indicates the Conservatives and grey indicates No Overall Control) |
Local government elections took place in London, and some other parts of the United Kingdom on Thursday 2 May 1974. Ward changes took place which increased the total number of councillors by 4 from 1,863 to 1,867.
All London borough council seats were up for election. The previous Borough elections in London were in 1971.
Labour won a narrow victory in terms of votes, winning 41.9% to the Conservatives' 40.8%, but won a decisive victory in seats, winning 1,090 to the Conservatives' 713.
Party | Votes won | % votes | Change | Seats | % seats | Change | Councils | Change | |
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Labour | 782,591 | 41.9 | 1,090 | 58.4 | -131 | 18 | -3 | ||
Conservative | 761,403 | 40.8 | 713 | 38.2 | +116 | 13 | +3 | ||
Liberal | 244,725 | 13.1 | 27 | 1.4 | +18 | 0 | ±0 | ||
Others | 78,479 | 4.0 | 37 | 2.0 | +1 | 0 | ±0 | ||
No overall control | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | ±0 |
London local elections 1974
Councillor statistics | |||
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Party | Seats | Gain/loss | |
Labour | 1,090 | -131 | |
Conservative | 713 | +116 | |
Liberal | 27 | +18 | |
Others | 37 | +1 |