Brigg and Cleethorpes — UK General Election Results
Brigg and Cleethorpes was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 9,179 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Brigg and Cleethorpes from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Michael Brown (Conservative) | 28,893 | 50.7% | Gavin Sydney Stewart Wigginton (Liberal) | 12,189 (21.4 pts) | 73.6% |
| 1987 | Michael Brown (Conservative) | 29,725 | 48.7% | Ian George Powney (Liberal) | 12,250 (20.1 pts) | 76.3% |
| 1992 | Michael Brown (Conservative) | 31,673 | 49.2% | Ian Cawsey (Labour) | 9,179 (14.3 pts) | 78.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brown | Conservative | 28,893 | 50.7% | Yes |
| Gavin Sydney Stewart Wigginton | Liberal | 16,704 | 29.3% | No |
| John Hough | Labour | 11,404 | 20.0% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brown | Conservative | 29,725 | 48.7% | Yes |
| Ian George Powney | Liberal | 17,475 | 28.6% | No |
| Terence Geraghty | Labour | 13,876 | 22.7% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brown | Conservative | 31,673 | 49.2% | Yes |
| Ian Cawsey | Labour | 22,494 | 35.0% | No |
| Margaret Ruth Cockbill | Liberal Democrat | 9,374 | 14.6% | No |
| Douglas Neil Jacques | Green | 790 | 1.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Brigg and Cleethorpes has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Brigg and Cleethorpes in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Brigg and Cleethorpes in 1992 with 31,673 votes (49.2%), a majority of 9,179 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Brigg and Cleethorpes since 1983?
Since 1983, Brigg and Cleethorpes has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Brigg and Cleethorpes?
The closest result on record for Brigg and Cleethorpes was 1992, when Conservative beat Labour by just 9,179 votes (14.3 percentage points).