Barry: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Barry at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,792. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,79214.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%60,346 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,127
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,720 | 50.9% | +8.0 | |
| Labour | 21,928 | 36.3% | −1.3 | |
| Liberal | 6,105 | 10.1% | −6.0 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,281 | 2.1% | −1.2 | |
| Others | 312 | 0.5% | +0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 60,346 | |||
| Majority | 8,792 | 14.6% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barry at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,720 votes (50.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Barry in 1979?
8,792 votes (14.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Barry in 1979?
80.3% of the 75,127 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,346 votes).
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