Llanelli: 1979 general election result
Labour won Llanelli at the 1979 general election with a majority of 19,945. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,94539.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%51,153 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,429
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,416 | 59.5% | 0 | |
| Conservative | 10,471 | 20.5% | +8.1 | |
| Liberal | 5,856 | 11.5% | −3.0 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,793 | 7.4% | −6.3 | |
| Others | 617 | 1.2% | +1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 51,153 | |||
| Majority | 19,945 | 39.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Llanelli at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,416 votes (59.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Llanelli in 1979?
19,945 votes (39.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Llanelli in 1979?
79.4% of the 64,429 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,153 votes).
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