1979 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Shettleston: 1979 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1979 general election with a majority of 9,161. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,16142.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.2%21,771 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,910
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,955 | 64.1% | +9.8 | |
| Conservative | 4,794 | 22.0% | +7.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,022 | 13.9% | −14.7 | |
| Valid votes | 21,771 | |||
| Majority | 9,161 | 42.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 13,955 votes (64.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Shettleston in 1979?
9,161 votes (42.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Shettleston in 1979?
68.2% of the 31,910 registered electors cast a valid vote (21,771 votes).
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