Bebington and Ellesmere Port — UK General Election Results
Bebington and Ellesmere Port was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 486 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Bebington and Ellesmere Port from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Alfred Bates (Labour) | 31,850 | 44.5% | Eric Cockeram (Conservative) | 4,462 (6.2 pts) | 83.4% |
| Oct 1974 | Alfred Bates (Labour) | 32,310 | 47.5% | Eric Cockeram (Conservative) | 6,491 (9.5 pts) | 78.6% |
| 1979 | Barry Porter (Conservative) | 32,488 | 43.9% | Alfred Bates (Labour) | 486 (0.7 pts) | 80.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Bates | Labour | 31,850 | 44.5% | Yes |
| Eric Cockeram | Conservative | 27,388 | 38.2% | No |
| Philip John Handley | Liberal | 12,372 | 17.3% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Bates | Labour | 32,310 | 47.5% | Yes |
| Eric Cockeram | Conservative | 25,819 | 37.9% | No |
| Neil Ronald Lindley Thomas | Liberal | 9,947 | 14.6% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Porter | Conservative | 32,488 | 43.9% | Yes |
| Alfred Bates | Labour | 32,002 | 43.2% | No |
| Philip Gilchrist | Liberal | 9,591 | 12.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Bebington and Ellesmere Port has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bebington and Ellesmere Port in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Bebington and Ellesmere Port in 1979 with 32,488 votes (43.9%), a majority of 486 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Bebington and Ellesmere Port since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Bebington and Ellesmere Port has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Bebington and Ellesmere Port?
The closest result on record for Bebington and Ellesmere Port was 1979, when Conservative beat Labour by just 486 votes (0.7 percentage points).