Barons Court — UK General Election Results
Barons Court was won by Labour at the 1970 general election, with a majority of 1,105 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Barons Court from 1955 to 1970.
Full Election History, 1955–1970
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | William Thomas Williams (Labour) | 20,748 | 50.2% | Sir Keith Sinjohn Joseph (Conservative) | 125 (0.3 pts) | 75.8% |
| 1959 | William Compton Carr (Conservative) | 18,658 | 48.9% | William Thomas Williams (Labour) | 913 (2.4 pts) | 82.9% |
| 1964 | Ivor Richard (Labour) | 15,966 | 47.5% | William Compton Carr (Conservative) | 1,166 (3.5 pts) | 72.9% |
| 1966 | Ivor Richard (Labour) | 17,021 | 51.6% | William Carr (Conservative) | 3,470 (10.5 pts) | 75.2% |
| 1970 | Ivor Richard (Labour) | 13,374 | 48.0% | Robert Edward Brum (Conservative) | 1,105 (4.0 pts) | 67.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1955
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Williams | Labour | 20,748 | 50.2% | Yes |
| Sir Keith Sinjohn Joseph | Conservative | 20,623 | 49.8% | No |
1959
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Compton Carr | Conservative | 18,658 | 48.9% | Yes |
| William Thomas Williams | Labour | 17,745 | 46.5% | No |
| Simon Harold John Arthur Knott | Independent Liberal | 1,766 | 4.6% | No |
1964
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivor Richard | Labour | 15,966 | 47.5% | Yes |
| William Compton Carr | Conservative | 14,800 | 44.1% | No |
| Simon Harold John Arthur Knott | Liberal | 2,821 | 8.4% | No |
1966
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivor Richard | Labour | 17,021 | 51.6% | Yes |
| William Carr | Conservative | 13,551 | 41.1% | No |
| Simon Knott | Liberal | 2,384 | 7.2% | No |
1970
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivor Richard | Labour | 13,374 | 48.0% | Yes |
| Robert Edward Brum | Conservative | 12,269 | 44.1% | No |
| Simon Knott | Liberal | 2,206 | 7.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Barons Court has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1955. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Barons Court in the 1970 general election?
Labour won Barons Court in 1970 with 13,374 votes (48.0%), a majority of 1,105 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Barons Court since 1955?
Since 1955, Barons Court has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Barons Court?
The closest result on record for Barons Court was 1955, when Labour beat Conservative by just 125 votes (0.3 percentage points).