East of England · Former constituency (1974–1979)
Welwyn and Hatfield
Every general election in Welwyn and Hatfield since 1974 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 3,474.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,892 | 48.6% | |
| Labour | 25,418 | 42.8% | |
| Liberal | 4,688 | 7.9% | |
| Others | 459 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 59,457 | ||
| Majority | 3,474 | 5.8% | |
Con gain from Lab Turnout 85.0% of 69,957 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | Lab | 3,474 | 5.8 | 85.0% | Con gain from Lab |
| October 1974 | Lab | Con | 520 | 1.0 | 81.3% | Lab gain from Con |
| February 1974 | Con | Lab | 1,415 | 2.5 | 85.3% |
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 Welwyn and Hatfield?
The Conservatives won Welwyn and Hatfield at the 1979 general election with a majority of 3,474.
Which parties have won Welwyn and Hatfield?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1974: Conservative 2, Labour 1.
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