Knowsley North — UK General Election Results
Knowsley North was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 22,403 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Knowsley North from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Robert Kilroy-Silk (Labour) | 24,949 | 64.5% | Albert Birch (Conservative) | 17,191 (44.5 pts) | 69.5% |
| 1987 | George Howarth (Labour) | 27,454 | 69.9% | Rosie Cooper (Liberal) | 21,098 (53.7 pts) | 74.2% |
| 1992 | George Howarth (Labour) | 27,517 | 77.5% | Simon Mabey (Conservative) | 22,403 (63.1 pts) | 72.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kilroy-Silk | Labour | 24,949 | 64.5% | Yes |
| Albert Birch | Conservative | 7,758 | 20.1% | No |
| Barry McColgan | Social Democratic Party | 5,715 | 14.8% | No |
| John Simons | Workers Revolutionary | 246 | 0.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 27,454 | 69.9% | Yes |
| Rosie Cooper | Liberal | 6,356 | 16.2% | No |
| Roger Brown | Conservative | 4,922 | 12.5% | No |
| David Hallsworth | Red Front | 538 | 1.4% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 27,517 | 77.5% | Yes |
| Simon Mabey | Conservative | 5,114 | 14.4% | No |
| P James Murray | Liberal Democrat | 1,515 | 4.3% | No |
| Kathleen Lappin | Liberal | 1,180 | 3.3% | No |
| Veeya Ruben | Natural Law | 179 | 0.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Knowsley North has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Knowsley North in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Knowsley North in 1992 with 27,517 votes (77.5%), a majority of 22,403 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Knowsley North since 1983?
Since 1983, Knowsley North has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Knowsley North?
The closest result on record for Knowsley North was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 17,191 votes (44.5 percentage points).