Islington Central — UK General Election Results
Islington Central was won by Labour at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 4,139 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Islington Central from Oct 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Oct 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1974 | John Grant (Labour) | 14,689 | 58.5% | Clive St George Clement Stanbrook (Conservative) | 9,393 (37.4 pts) | 55.4% |
| Feb 1974 | John Grant (Labour) | 15,687 | 53.9% | Richard Devonald-Lewis (Conservative) | 8,691 (29.8 pts) | 64.6% |
| 1979 | John Grant (Labour) | 13,415 | 51.5% | Charles Goodson-Wickes (Conservative) | 4,139 (15.9 pts) | 63.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Grant | Labour | 14,689 | 58.5% | Yes |
| Clive St George Clement Stanbrook | Conservative | 5,296 | 21.1% | No |
| Peter William Murphy | Liberal | 3,786 | 15.1% | No |
| John William Score | National Front | 1,335 | 5.3% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Grant | Labour | 15,687 | 53.9% | Yes |
| Richard Devonald-Lewis | Conservative | 6,996 | 24.0% | No |
| Ian Colin Stuart | Liberal | 6,447 | 22.1% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Grant | Labour | 13,415 | 51.5% | Yes |
| Charles Goodson-Wickes | Conservative | 9,276 | 35.6% | No |
| Marie Dunn | Liberal | 2,242 | 8.6% | No |
| Stewart Chaney | National Front | 797 | 3.1% | No |
| Adrian Williams | Green | 310 | 1.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Islington Central has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Oct 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Islington Central in the 1979 general election?
Labour won Islington Central in 1979 with 13,415 votes (51.5%), a majority of 4,139 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Islington Central since Oct 1974?
Since Oct 1974, Islington Central has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Islington Central?
The closest result on record for Islington Central was 1979, when Labour beat Conservative by just 4,139 votes (15.9 percentage points).