Brigg and Scunthorpe — UK General Election Results
Brigg and Scunthorpe was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 486 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Brigg and Scunthorpe from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | John Ellis (Labour) | 28,803 | 41.1% | John Peter Sinclair Riddell (Conservative) | 3,074 (4.4 pts) | 78.3% |
| Oct 1974 | John Ellis (Labour) | 28,929 | 45.5% | John Peter Sinclair Riddell (Conservative) | 6,742 (10.6 pts) | 70.5% |
| 1979 | Michael Brown (Conservative) | 31,130 | 43.4% | John Ellis (Labour) | 486 (0.7 pts) | 75.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ellis | Labour | 28,803 | 41.1% | Yes |
| John Peter Sinclair Riddell | Conservative | 25,729 | 36.7% | No |
| John Fraser Harris | Liberal | 15,484 | 22.1% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ellis | Labour | 28,929 | 45.5% | Yes |
| John Peter Sinclair Riddell | Conservative | 22,187 | 34.9% | No |
| John Fraser Harris | Liberal | 12,452 | 19.6% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brown | Conservative | 31,130 | 43.4% | Yes |
| John Ellis | Labour | 30,644 | 42.7% | No |
| Michael Anthony Beard | Liberal | 7,764 | 10.8% | No |
| Cyril Nottingham | Democratic Labour | 2,042 | 2.8% | No |
| Leonard Maxwell Nottingham | Independent | 123 | 0.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Brigg and Scunthorpe 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 Brigg and Scunthorpe in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Brigg and Scunthorpe in 1979 with 31,130 votes (43.4%), a majority of 486 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Brigg and Scunthorpe since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Brigg and Scunthorpe has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Brigg and Scunthorpe?
The closest result on record for Brigg and Scunthorpe was 1979, when Conservative beat Labour by just 486 votes (0.7 percentage points).