1979 general election · North East
Berwick upon Tweed: 1979 general election result
The Liberals won Berwick upon Tweed at the 1979 general election with a majority of 5,688. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 5,68816.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.8%35,616 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,493
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 19,351 | 54.3% | +11.2 | |
| Conservative | 13,663 | 38.4% | −4.5 | |
| Labour | 2,602 | 7.3% | −6.7 | |
| Valid votes | 35,616 | |||
| Majority | 5,688 | 16.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Berwick upon Tweed at the 1979 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 19,351 votes (54.3%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Berwick upon Tweed in 1979?
5,688 votes (16.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Berwick upon Tweed in 1979?
83.8% of the 42,493 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,616 votes).
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