1979 general election · London
Holborn and St Pancras: 1979 general election result
Labour won Holborn and St Pancras at the 1979 general election with a majority of 2,323. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,3239.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.4%24,387 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,376
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,026 | 49.3% | −6.6 | |
| Conservative | 9,703 | 39.8% | +9.7 | |
| Liberal | 2,190 | 9.0% | −5.0 | |
| Others | 468 | 1.9% | +1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 24,387 | |||
| Majority | 2,323 | 9.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Holborn and St Pancras at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,026 votes (49.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Holborn and St Pancras in 1979?
2,323 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Holborn and St Pancras in 1979?
60.4% of the 40,376 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,387 votes).
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