1979 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Handsworth: 1979 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1979 general election with a majority of 3,209. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,20910.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.4%30,787 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,018
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,998 | 55.2% | +5.8 | |
| Conservative | 13,789 | 44.8% | +8.2 | |
| Valid votes | 30,787 | |||
| Majority | 3,209 | 10.4% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,998 votes (55.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Handsworth in 1979?
3,209 votes (10.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Handsworth in 1979?
68.4% of the 45,018 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,787 votes).
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