East of England · Former constituency (1955–1979)
Epping
Every general election in Epping since 1955 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 15,453.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,447 | 57.7% | |
| Labour | 13,994 | 27.4% | |
| Liberal | 6,528 | 12.8% | |
| Others | 1,110 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 51,079 | ||
| Majority | 15,453 | 30.3% | |
Con hold Turnout 76.6% of 66,723 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | Lab | 15,453 | 30.3 | 76.6% | Con hold |
| October 1974 | Con | Lab | 6,774 | 14.4 | 73.3% | |
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 2,575 | 3.0 | 73.3% | Con gain from Lab |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 7,508 | 9.3 | 82.4% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 3,238 | 4.1 | 83.3% | Lab gain from Con |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 4,393 | 6.2 | 84.3% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 3,523 | 6.3 | 82.3% |
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 Epping?
The Conservatives won Epping at the 1979 general election with a majority of 15,453.
Which parties have won Epping?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 5, Labour 2.
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