London · Former constituency (1974–1979)
Islington Central
Every general election in Islington Central since 1974 (until 1979). Latest: Labour, majority 4,139.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,415 | 51.5% | |
| Conservative | 9,276 | 35.6% | |
| Liberal | 2,242 | 8.6% | |
| Others | 1,107 | 4.3% | |
| Valid votes | 26,040 | ||
| Majority | 4,139 | 15.9% | |
Lab hold Turnout 63.7% of 40,884 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lab | Con | 4,139 | 15.9 | 63.7% | Lab hold |
| October 1974 | Lab | Con | 9,393 | 37.4 | 55.4% | Lab hold |
| February 1974 | Lab | Con | 8,691 | 29.8 | 64.6% |
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 Islington Central?
Labour won Islington Central at the 1979 general election with a majority of 4,139.
Which parties have won Islington Central?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1974: Labour 3.
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