Clwyd South West — UK General Election Results
Clwyd South West was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 4,941 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Clwyd South West from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Robert Harvey (Conservative) | 14,575 | 33.8% | Robert Ellis (Social Democratic Party) | 1,551 (3.6 pts) | 77.3% |
| 1987 | Martyn Jones (Labour) | 16,701 | 35.4% | Robert Harvey (Conservative) | 1,028 (2.2 pts) | 81.1% |
| 1992 | Martyn Jones (Labour) | 21,490 | 43.5% | Gwilym Owen (Conservative) | 4,941 (10.0 pts) | 81.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Harvey | Conservative | 14,575 | 33.8% | Yes |
| Robert Ellis | Social Democratic Party | 13,024 | 30.2% | No |
| Dennis Carter | Labour | 11,829 | 27.4% | No |
| Antony Schiavone | Plaid Cymru | 3,684 | 8.5% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martyn Jones | Labour | 16,701 | 35.4% | Yes |
| Robert Harvey | Conservative | 15,673 | 33.2% | No |
| Tom Ellis | Social Democratic Party | 10,778 | 22.9% | No |
| Eifion Lloyd Jones | Plaid Cymru | 3,987 | 8.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martyn Jones | Labour | 21,490 | 43.5% | Yes |
| Gwilym Owen | Conservative | 16,549 | 33.5% | No |
| W Gwyn Williams | Liberal Democrat | 6,027 | 12.2% | No |
| Eifion Jones | Plaid Cymru | 4,835 | 9.8% | No |
| Nigel Worth | Green | 351 | 0.7% | No |
| Jean Leadbetter | Natural Law | 155 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Clwyd South West has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Clwyd South West in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Clwyd South West in 1992 with 21,490 votes (43.5%), a majority of 4,941 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Clwyd South West since 1983?
Since 1983, Clwyd South West has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Clwyd South West?
The closest result on record for Clwyd South West was 1987, when Labour beat Conservative by just 1,028 votes (2.2 percentage points).