1979 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Perry Barr: 1979 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Perry Barr at the 1979 general election with a majority of 491. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4911.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%39,250 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,794
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,674 | 47.6% | +0.1 | |
| Conservative | 18,183 | 46.3% | +7.2 | |
| Liberal | 1,811 | 4.6% | −6.4 | |
| Others | 582 | 1.5% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 39,250 | |||
| Majority | 491 | 1.3% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Perry Barr at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,674 votes (47.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Perry Barr in 1979?
491 votes (1.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Perry Barr in 1979?
75.8% of the 51,794 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,250 votes).
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