1979 general election · Scotland
Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire: 1979 general election result
Labour won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire at the 1979 general election with a majority of 984. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9841.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- —54,354 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,535
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,780 | 41.9% | +5.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 21,796 | 40.1% | −10.6 | |
| Conservative | 9,778 | 18.0% | +7.5 | |
| Valid votes | 54,354 | |||
| Majority | 984 | 1.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,780 votes (41.9%).
What was the majority in Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire in 1979?
984 votes (1.8% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
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