1979 general election · London
Islington South and Finsbury: 1979 general election result
Labour won Islington South and Finsbury at the 1979 general election with a majority of 4,344. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,34418.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.9%24,177 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,427
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,581 | 52.0% | −9.4 | |
| Conservative | 8,237 | 34.1% | +13.2 | |
| Liberal | 1,991 | 8.2% | −7.2 | |
| Others | 1,368 | 5.7% | +3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 24,177 | |||
| Majority | 4,344 | 18.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Islington South and Finsbury at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,581 votes (52.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Islington South and Finsbury in 1979?
4,344 votes (18.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Islington South and Finsbury in 1979?
62.9% of the 38,427 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,177 votes).
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