Havant and Waterloo — UK General Election Results
Havant and Waterloo was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 20,340 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Havant and Waterloo from Oct 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Oct 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1974 | Ian Lloyd (Conservative) | 24,880 | 44.7% | Sydney Brewin (Liberal) | 8,732 (15.7 pts) | 73.8% |
| Feb 1974 | Ian Lloyd (Conservative) | 27,397 | 45.9% | Sydney Brewin (Liberal) | 9,188 (15.4 pts) | 79.9% |
| 1979 | Ian Lloyd (Conservative) | 35,580 | 57.3% | Donald Bentley Hoodless (Labour) | 20,340 (32.8 pts) | 75.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lloyd | Conservative | 24,880 | 44.7% | Yes |
| Sydney Brewin | Liberal | 16,148 | 29.0% | No |
| Terence King | Labour | 14,615 | 26.3% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lloyd | Conservative | 27,397 | 45.9% | Yes |
| Sydney Brewin | Liberal | 18,209 | 30.5% | No |
| John Thomas Acklaw | Labour | 13,367 | 22.4% | No |
| Ronald Edgar Wakeford | Independent | 675 | 1.1% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lloyd | Conservative | 35,580 | 57.3% | Yes |
| Donald Bentley Hoodless | Labour | 15,240 | 24.5% | No |
| David John Amies | Liberal | 11,274 | 18.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Havant and Waterloo has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Oct 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Havant and Waterloo in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Havant and Waterloo in 1979 with 35,580 votes (57.3%), a majority of 20,340 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Havant and Waterloo since Oct 1974?
Since Oct 1974, Havant and Waterloo has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Havant and Waterloo?
The closest result on record for Havant and Waterloo was Feb 1974, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 9,188 votes (15.4 percentage points).