1979 general election · Scotland
Motherwell and Wishaw: 1979 general election result
Labour won Motherwell and Wishaw at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,937. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,93727.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%39,146 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,317
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,263 | 56.9% | +12.3 | |
| Conservative | 11,326 | 28.9% | +10.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,817 | 12.3% | −19.5 | |
| Others | 740 | 1.9% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 39,146 | |||
| Majority | 10,937 | 27.9% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Motherwell and Wishaw at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,263 votes (56.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Motherwell and Wishaw in 1979?
10,937 votes (27.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Motherwell and Wishaw in 1979?
77.8% of the 50,317 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,146 votes).
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