Cleveland and Whitby — UK General Election Results
Cleveland and Whitby was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 6,917 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Cleveland and Whitby from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Leon Brittan (Conservative) | 21,090 | 42.5% | Gay Hewitson (Labour) | 3,642 (7.3 pts) | 82.3% |
| Oct 1974 | Leon Brittan (Conservative) | 19,973 | 43.2% | Benjamin Pimlott (Labour) | 1,528 (3.3 pts) | 76.2% |
| 1979 | Leon Brittan (Conservative) | 26,735 | 51.0% | Benjamin Pimlott (Labour) | 6,917 (13.2 pts) | 80.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Brittan | Conservative | 21,090 | 42.5% | Yes |
| Gay Hewitson | Labour | 17,448 | 35.2% | No |
| Geoffrey Grainge Watson | Liberal | 11,030 | 22.3% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Brittan | Conservative | 19,973 | 43.2% | Yes |
| Benjamin Pimlott | Labour | 18,445 | 39.9% | No |
| Geoffrey Grainge Watson | Liberal | 7,795 | 16.9% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Brittan | Conservative | 26,735 | 51.0% | Yes |
| Benjamin Pimlott | Labour | 19,818 | 37.8% | No |
| Michael Ford Pitts | Liberal | 5,817 | 11.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Cleveland and Whitby 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 Cleveland and Whitby in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Cleveland and Whitby in 1979 with 26,735 votes (51.0%), a majority of 6,917 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Cleveland and Whitby since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Cleveland and Whitby has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Cleveland and Whitby?
The closest result on record for Cleveland and Whitby was Oct 1974, when Conservative beat Labour by just 1,528 votes (3.3 percentage points).