Cannock and Burntwood — UK General Election Results
Cannock and Burntwood was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 1,506 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Cannock and Burntwood from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Gerald Howarth (Conservative) | 20,976 | 40.9% | Gwilym Roberts (Labour) | 2,045 (4.0 pts) | 77.4% |
| 1987 | Gerald Howarth (Conservative) | 24,186 | 44.5% | Gwilym Roberts (Labour) | 2,689 (4.9 pts) | 79.8% |
| 1992 | Tony Wright (Labour) | 28,139 | 46.0% | Gerald Howarth (Conservative) | 1,506 (2.5 pts) | 84.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Howarth | Conservative | 20,976 | 40.9% | Yes |
| Gwilym Roberts | Labour | 18,931 | 36.9% | No |
| Joseph William Withnall | Social Democratic Party | 11,336 | 22.1% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Howarth | Conservative | 24,186 | 44.5% | Yes |
| Gwilym Roberts | Labour | 21,497 | 39.5% | No |
| Neil Kevin Stanley | Liberal | 8,698 | 16.0% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wright | Labour | 28,139 | 46.0% | Yes |
| Gerald Howarth | Conservative | 26,633 | 43.6% | No |
| Peter Treasaden | Liberal Democrat | 5,899 | 9.6% | No |
| Melvyn Hartshorne | Monster Raving Loony | 469 | 0.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Cannock and Burntwood has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Cannock and Burntwood in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Cannock and Burntwood in 1992 with 28,139 votes (46.0%), a majority of 1,506 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Cannock and Burntwood since 1983?
Since 1983, Cannock and Burntwood has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Cannock and Burntwood?
The closest result on record for Cannock and Burntwood was 1992, when Labour beat Conservative by just 1,506 votes (2.5 percentage points).