1979 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1979 general election with a majority of 7,351. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,35117.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%42,603 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,727
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,360 | 45.4% | +7.3 | |
| Labour | 12,009 | 28.2% | +3.0 | |
| Liberal | 7,330 | 17.2% | +0.8 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,904 | 9.2% | −11.1 | |
| Valid votes | 42,603 | |||
| Majority | 7,351 | 17.3% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,360 votes (45.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1979?
7,351 votes (17.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1979?
77.8% of the 54,727 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,603 votes).
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