1979 general election · North West
Stockport North: 1979 general election result
Labour won Stockport North at the 1979 general election with a majority of 333. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3330.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%42,585 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,533
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,789 | 44.1% | +0.5 | |
| Conservative | 18,456 | 43.3% | +4.2 | |
| Liberal | 5,096 | 12.0% | −5.2 | |
| Others | 244 | 0.6% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 42,585 | |||
| Majority | 333 | 0.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stockport North at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,789 votes (44.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stockport North in 1979?
333 votes (0.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stockport North in 1979?
79.5% of the 53,533 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,585 votes).
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