1979 general election · Scotland
West Renfrewshire: 1979 general election result
Labour won West Renfrewshire at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,572. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,57213.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- —63,489 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,218
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,236 | 44.5% | |
| Conservative | 19,664 | 31.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,333 | 13.1% | |
| Liberal | 7,256 | 11.4% | |
| Valid votes | 63,489 | ||
| Majority | 8,572 | 13.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Renfrewshire at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,236 votes (44.5%).
What was the majority in West Renfrewshire in 1979?
8,572 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
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