North West · Former constituency (1974–1979)
Bebington and Ellesmere Port
Every general election in Bebington and Ellesmere Port since 1974 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 486.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,488 | 43.9% | |
| Labour | 32,002 | 43.2% | |
| Liberal | 9,591 | 13.0% | |
| Valid votes | 74,081 | ||
| Majority | 486 | 0.7% | |
Con gain from Lab Turnout 80.7% of 91,816 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | Lab | 486 | 0.7 | 80.7% | Con gain from Lab |
| October 1974 | Lab | Con | 6,491 | 9.5 | 78.6% | Lab hold |
| February 1974 | Lab | Con | 4,462 | 6.2 | 83.5% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Bebington and Ellesmere Port?
The Conservatives won Bebington and Ellesmere Port at the 1979 general election with a majority of 486.
Which parties have won Bebington and Ellesmere Port?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1974: Labour 2, Conservative 1.
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