Cardiff North West — UK General Election Results
Cardiff North West was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 6,262 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Cardiff North West from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Michael Roberts (Conservative) | 16,654 | 46.7% | Charles Arthur Blewett (Labour) | 6,013 (16.9 pts) | 82.0% |
| Oct 1974 | Michael Roberts (Conservative) | 15,652 | 45.3% | Charles Arthur Blewett (Labour) | 4,333 (12.5 pts) | 79.0% |
| 1979 | Michael Roberts (Conservative) | 17,925 | 51.0% | Peter Henry Owen (Labour) | 6,262 (17.8 pts) | 80.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Roberts | Conservative | 16,654 | 46.7% | Yes |
| Charles Arthur Blewett | Labour | 10,641 | 29.9% | No |
| Howard John O'Brien | Liberal | 7,109 | 20.0% | No |
| Colin Frederick Palfrey | Plaid Cymru | 1,227 | 3.4% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Roberts | Conservative | 15,652 | 45.3% | Yes |
| Charles Arthur Blewett | Labour | 11,319 | 32.7% | No |
| Howard John O'Brien | Liberal | 6,322 | 18.3% | No |
| Colin Frederick Palfrey | Plaid Cymru | 1,278 | 3.7% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Roberts | Conservative | 17,925 | 51.0% | Yes |
| Peter Henry Owen | Labour | 11,663 | 33.2% | No |
| John Trefor Price Roberts | Liberal | 4,832 | 13.8% | No |
| Colin Frederick Palfrey | Plaid Cymru | 743 | 2.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Cardiff North West 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 Cardiff North West in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Cardiff North West in 1979 with 17,925 votes (51.0%), a majority of 6,262 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Cardiff North West since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Cardiff North West has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Cardiff North West?
The closest result on record for Cardiff North West was Oct 1974, when Conservative beat Labour by just 4,333 votes (12.5 percentage points).