1979 general election · Scotland
Kirkcaldy Burghs: 1979 general election result
Labour won Kirkcaldy Burghs at the 1979 general election with a majority of 13,063. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,06327.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- —47,251 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,057
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,449 | 53.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,386 | 26.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,416 | 19.9% | |
| Valid votes | 47,251 | ||
| Majority | 13,063 | 27.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kirkcaldy Burghs at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,449 votes (53.9%).
What was the majority in Kirkcaldy Burghs in 1979?
13,063 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
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