1979 general election · London
Erith and Crayford: 1979 general election result
Labour won Erith and Crayford at the 1979 general election with a majority of 2,733. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,7335.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.5%47,517 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,350
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,450 | 47.3% | −3.9 | |
| Conservative | 19,717 | 41.5% | +9.4 | |
| Liberal | 4,512 | 9.5% | −7.3 | |
| Others | 838 | 1.8% | +1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 47,517 | |||
| Majority | 2,733 | 5.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Erith and Crayford at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,450 votes (47.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Erith and Crayford in 1979?
2,733 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Erith and Crayford in 1979?
77.5% of the 61,350 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,517 votes).
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