Birmingham All Saints — UK General Election Results
Birmingham All Saints was won by Labour at the 1970 general election, with a majority of 4,279 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Birmingham All Saints from 1955 to 1970.
Full Election History, 1955–1970
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Denis Herbert Howell (Labour) | 18,867 | 51.8% | Francis J Williams (Conservative) | 1,307 (3.6 pts) | 70.6% |
| 1959 | John Harold Hollingworth (Conservative) | 17,235 | 50.0% | Denis Herbert Howell (Labour) | 20 (0.1 pts) | 70.9% |
| 1964 | Brian Walden (Labour) | 14,975 | 50.8% | John Harold Hollingworth (Conservative) | 470 (1.6 pts) | 66.1% |
| 1966 | Brian Walden (Labour) | 16,350 | 58.5% | John Hollingworth (Conservative) | 4,755 (17.0 pts) | 65.1% |
| 1970 | Brian Walden (Labour) | 12,041 | 54.5% | John Hollingworth (Conservative) | 4,279 (19.4 pts) | 60.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1955
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Herbert Howell | Labour | 18,867 | 51.8% | Yes |
| Francis J Williams | Conservative | 17,560 | 48.2% | No |
1959
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Harold Hollingworth | Conservative | 17,235 | 50.0% | Yes |
| Denis Herbert Howell | Labour | 17,215 | 50.0% | No |
1964
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Walden | Labour | 14,975 | 50.8% | Yes |
| John Harold Hollingworth | Conservative | 14,505 | 49.2% | No |
1966
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Walden | Labour | 16,350 | 58.5% | Yes |
| John Hollingworth | Conservative | 11,595 | 41.5% | No |
1970
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Walden | Labour | 12,041 | 54.5% | Yes |
| John Hollingworth | Conservative | 7,762 | 35.2% | No |
| Dennis George Minnis | Liberal | 2,271 | 10.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Birmingham All Saints 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 Birmingham All Saints in the 1970 general election?
Labour won Birmingham All Saints in 1970 with 12,041 votes (54.5%), a majority of 4,279 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Birmingham All Saints since 1955?
Since 1955, Birmingham All Saints has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Birmingham All Saints?
The closest result on record for Birmingham All Saints was 1959, when Conservative beat Labour by just 20 votes (0.1 percentage points).