Beeston — UK General Election Results
Beeston was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 10,196 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Beeston from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Jim Lester (Conservative) | 26,487 | 42.4% | Antony Gardner (Labour) | 2,544 (4.1 pts) | 84.9% |
| Oct 1974 | Jim Lester (Conservative) | 25,095 | 42.0% | Antony Gardner (Labour) | 121 (0.2 pts) | 80.5% |
| 1979 | Jim Lester (Conservative) | 33,273 | 52.6% | Joseph Michael Jacob (Labour) | 10,196 (16.1 pts) | 81.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Lester | Conservative | 26,487 | 42.4% | Yes |
| Antony Gardner | Labour | 23,943 | 38.3% | No |
| Stuart Charles Reddish | Liberal | 12,091 | 19.3% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Lester | Conservative | 25,095 | 42.0% | Yes |
| Antony Gardner | Labour | 24,974 | 41.8% | No |
| Stuart Charles Reddish | Liberal | 9,658 | 16.2% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Lester | Conservative | 33,273 | 52.6% | Yes |
| Joseph Michael Jacob | Labour | 23,077 | 36.5% | No |
| Timothy Bricrley Turner | Liberal | 6,935 | 11.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Beeston has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Beeston in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Beeston in 1979 with 33,273 votes (52.6%), a majority of 10,196 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Beeston since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Beeston has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Beeston?
The closest result on record for Beeston was Oct 1974, when Conservative beat Labour by just 121 votes (0.2 percentage points).