Christchurch and Lymington — UK General Election Results
Christchurch and Lymington was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 22,163 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in Christchurch and Lymington from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Robert Adley (Conservative) | 25,908 | 58.0% | Martin John Kyrle (Liberal) | 14,634 (32.8 pts) | 81.2% |
| Oct 1974 | Robert Adley (Conservative) | 23,728 | 57.4% | John Madeley (Liberal) | 13,890 (33.6 pts) | 74.7% |
| 1979 | Robert Adley (Conservative) | 29,817 | 66.0% | Frank Robin Harrison (Liberal) | 22,163 (49.1 pts) | 77.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Adley | Conservative | 25,908 | 58.0% | Yes |
| Martin John Kyrle | Liberal | 11,274 | 25.2% | No |
| Bruce Stanley Reed | Labour | 7,471 | 16.7% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Adley | Conservative | 23,728 | 57.4% | Yes |
| John Madeley | Liberal | 9,838 | 23.8% | No |
| Leigh Kerrison Hatts | Labour | 7,759 | 18.8% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Adley | Conservative | 29,817 | 66.0% | Yes |
| Frank Robin Harrison | Liberal | 7,654 | 16.9% | No |
| Leigh Kerrison Hatts | Labour | 6,722 | 14.9% | No |
| Richard Ernest Keeling | Green | 975 | 2.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Christchurch and Lymington 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 Christchurch and Lymington in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Christchurch and Lymington in 1979 with 29,817 votes (66.0%), a majority of 22,163 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won Christchurch and Lymington since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Christchurch and Lymington has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Christchurch and Lymington?
The closest result on record for Christchurch and Lymington was Feb 1974, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 14,634 votes (32.8 percentage points).