1979 general election · London
Hayes and Harlington: 1979 general election result
Labour won Hayes and Harlington at the 1979 general election with a majority of 3,302. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,3027.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%42,129 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,165
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,350 | 48.3% | −3.9 | |
| Conservative | 17,048 | 40.5% | +12.5 | |
| Liberal | 3,900 | 9.3% | −7.0 | |
| Others | 831 | 2.0% | −1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 42,129 | |||
| Majority | 3,302 | 7.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hayes and Harlington at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,350 votes (48.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Hayes and Harlington in 1979?
3,302 votes (7.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hayes and Harlington in 1979?
75.0% of the 56,165 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,129 votes).
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