1979 general election · London
Wandsworth Streatham: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Wandsworth Streatham at the 1979 general election with a majority of 5,500. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,50014.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%38,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,347
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,630 | 51.4% | +5.8 | |
| Labour | 14,130 | 37.0% | −0.7 | |
| Liberal | 3,779 | 9.9% | −3.9 | |
| Others | 625 | 1.6% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 38,164 | |||
| Majority | 5,500 | 14.4% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wandsworth Streatham at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,630 votes (51.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wandsworth Streatham in 1979?
5,500 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wandsworth Streatham in 1979?
71.5% of the 53,347 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,164 votes).
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