East Berkshire — UK General Election Results
East Berkshire was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 28,680 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in East Berkshire from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Andrew MacKay (Conservative) | 33,967 | 56.8% | Kevin O'Sullivan (Social Democratic Party) | 16,099 (26.9 pts) | 72.7% |
| 1987 | Andrew MacKay (Conservative) | 39,094 | 60.3% | Linda Murray (Social Democratic Party) | 22,626 (34.9 pts) | 73.8% |
| 1992 | Andrew MacKay (Conservative) | 43,898 | 59.7% | Linda Murray (Liberal Democrat) | 28,680 (39.0 pts) | 81.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew MacKay | Conservative | 33,967 | 56.8% | Yes |
| Kevin O'Sullivan | Social Democratic Party | 17,868 | 29.9% | No |
| Elizabeth Rogers | Labour | 7,953 | 13.3% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew MacKay | Conservative | 39,094 | 60.3% | Yes |
| Linda Murray | Social Democratic Party | 16,468 | 25.4% | No |
| Robert Evans | Labour | 9,287 | 14.3% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew MacKay | Conservative | 43,898 | 59.7% | Yes |
| Linda Murray | Liberal Democrat | 15,218 | 20.7% | No |
| Keith Dibble | Labour | 14,458 | 19.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
East Berkshire 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 East Berkshire in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won East Berkshire in 1992 with 43,898 votes (59.7%), a majority of 28,680 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won East Berkshire since 1983?
Since 1983, East Berkshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in East Berkshire?
The closest result on record for East Berkshire was 1983, when Conservative beat Social Democratic Party by just 16,099 votes (26.9 percentage points).