1979 general election · London
Brentford and Isleworth: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Brentford and Isleworth at the 1979 general election with a majority of 4,994. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,9949.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%55,717 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,337
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,527 | 49.4% | +6.3 | |
| Labour | 22,533 | 40.4% | −2.3 | |
| Liberal | 4,208 | 7.6% | −4.0 | |
| Others | 1,449 | 2.6% | 0 | |
| Valid votes | 55,717 | |||
| Majority | 4,994 | 9.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Brentford and Isleworth at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,527 votes (49.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Brentford and Isleworth in 1979?
4,994 votes (9.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Brentford and Isleworth in 1979?
78.1% of the 71,337 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,717 votes).
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