1970 General election results summary
Majority – 30
PM Edward Heath
Held on Thursday, 18 June
Electorate – 39,342,013
Turnout – 72%
1970 General Election Results Summary
| Party | Seats | Votes | % Share | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 330 | 13,145,123 | 46.4% | 628 |
| Labour | 287 | 12,179,341 | 43% | 624 |
| Liberal | 6 | 2,117,035 | 7.5% | 332 |
| Ulster Unionist | 8 | – | – | – |
| Non Party | 1 | – | – | – |
| Protestant Unionists | 1 | – | – | – |
| Scottish National | 1 | 306,802 | 1.1% | 65 |
| Independent | 1 | – | – | – |
| Independent Labour | 1 | – | – | – |
Election manifestos
- Labour
- Conservative
- Liberal
