Clwyd North West — UK General Election Results
Clwyd North West was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 6,050 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Clwyd North West from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Anthony Meyer (Conservative) | 23,283 | 51.0% | John Lewis (Liberal) | 9,989 (21.9 pts) | 73.1% |
| 1987 | Anthony Meyer (Conservative) | 24,116 | 48.5% | Thomas Keith Thomas (Labour) | 11,781 (23.7 pts) | 75.2% |
| 1992 | Rod Richards (Conservative) | 24,488 | 46.2% | Chris Ruane (Labour) | 6,050 (11.4 pts) | 78.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Meyer | Conservative | 23,283 | 51.0% | Yes |
| John Lewis | Liberal | 13,294 | 29.1% | No |
| Colin Campbell | Labour | 7,433 | 16.3% | No |
| Manon Rhys | Plaid Cymru | 1,669 | 3.7% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Meyer | Conservative | 24,116 | 48.5% | Yes |
| Thomas Keith Thomas | Labour | 12,335 | 24.8% | No |
| Owain Griffiths | Liberal | 11,279 | 22.7% | No |
| Robert Davies | Plaid Cymru | 1,966 | 4.0% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Richards | Conservative | 24,488 | 46.2% | Yes |
| Chris Ruane | Labour | 18,438 | 34.8% | No |
| Robert Ingham | Liberal Democrat | 7,999 | 15.1% | No |
| Neil Taylor | Plaid Cymru | 1,888 | 3.6% | No |
| Mary Swift | Natural Law | 158 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Clwyd North West 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 Clwyd North West in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Clwyd North West in 1992 with 24,488 votes (46.2%), a majority of 6,050 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Clwyd North West since 1983?
Since 1983, Clwyd North West has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Clwyd North West?
The closest result on record for Clwyd North West was 1992, when Conservative beat Labour by just 6,050 votes (11.4 percentage points).