1979 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Sparkbrook: 1979 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Sparkbrook at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,319. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,31927.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.0%29,830 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,910
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,717 | 62.8% | +4.3 | |
| Conservative | 10,398 | 34.9% | +4.9 | |
| Others | 715 | 2.4% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 29,830 | |||
| Majority | 8,319 | 27.9% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Sparkbrook at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,717 votes (62.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Sparkbrook in 1979?
8,319 votes (27.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Sparkbrook in 1979?
65.0% of the 45,910 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,830 votes).
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