1979 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne East: 1979 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-upon-Tyne East at the 1979 general election with a majority of 6,170. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,17018.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%33,162 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,484
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,257 | 55.1% | +2.2 | |
| Conservative | 12,087 | 36.5% | +2.7 | |
| Liberal | 2,818 | 8.5% | −4.9 | |
| Valid votes | 33,162 | |||
| Majority | 6,170 | 18.6% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne East at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,257 votes (55.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne East in 1979?
6,170 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne East in 1979?
74.5% of the 44,484 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,162 votes).
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