1979 general election · Scotland
West Lothian: 1979 general election result
Labour won West Lothian at the 1979 general election with a majority of 20,082. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,08230.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%66,910 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,645
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 36,713 | 54.9% | +9.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 16,631 | 24.9% | −16.1 | |
| Conservative | 13,162 | 19.7% | +9.7 | |
| Others | 404 | 0.6% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 66,910 | |||
| Majority | 20,082 | 30.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Lothian at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 36,713 votes (54.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Lothian in 1979?
20,082 votes (30.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in West Lothian in 1979?
78.1% of the 85,645 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,910 votes).
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