1979 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Colne Valley: 1979 general election result
The Liberals won Colne Valley at the 1979 general election with a majority of 2,352. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,3524.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%52,501 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,139
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 20,151 | 38.4% | −5.9 | |
| Labour | 17,799 | 33.9% | −7.0 | |
| Conservative | 14,450 | 27.5% | +12.8 | |
| Others | 101 | 0.2% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 52,501 | |||
| Majority | 2,352 | 4.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Colne Valley at the 1979 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 20,151 votes (38.4%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Colne Valley in 1979?
2,352 votes (4.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Colne Valley in 1979?
81.9% of the 64,139 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,501 votes).
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