Central Suffolk — UK General Election Results
Central Suffolk was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 16,031 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Central Suffolk from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Michael Lord (Conservative) | 30,096 | 53.5% | Nicholas David James Baldwin (Liberal) | 14,731 (26.2 pts) | 74.4% |
| 1987 | Michael Lord (Conservative) | 32,422 | 53.7% | Thomas Dale (Liberal) | 16,290 (27.0 pts) | 76.2% |
| 1992 | Michael Nicholson Lord (Conservative) | 32,917 | 49.6% | Lesley Henniker-Major (Liberal Democrat) | 16,031 (24.1 pts) | 80.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lord | Conservative | 30,096 | 53.5% | Yes |
| Nicholas David James Baldwin | Liberal | 15,365 | 27.3% | No |
| Diana Margaret Sierakowski | Labour | 10,828 | 19.2% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lord | Conservative | 32,422 | 53.7% | Yes |
| Thomas Dale | Liberal | 16,132 | 26.7% | No |
| Mark Walker | Labour | 11,817 | 19.6% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Nicholson Lord | Conservative | 32,917 | 49.6% | Yes |
| Lesley Henniker-Major | Liberal Democrat | 16,886 | 25.4% | No |
| John Harris | Labour | 15,615 | 23.5% | No |
| John Matthissen | Green | 800 | 1.2% | No |
| Julie Wilmot | Natural Law | 190 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Central Suffolk 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 Central Suffolk in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Central Suffolk in 1992 with 32,917 votes (49.6%), a majority of 16,031 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Central Suffolk since 1983?
Since 1983, Central Suffolk has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Central Suffolk?
The closest result on record for Central Suffolk was 1992, when Conservative beat Liberal Democrat by just 16,031 votes (24.1 percentage points).