Littleborough and Saddleworth — UK General Election Results
Littleborough and Saddleworth was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 4,494 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Littleborough and Saddleworth from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Geoffrey Dickens (Conservative) | 20,510 | 42.8% | Richard Knowles (Liberal) | 5,650 (11.8 pts) | 74.8% |
| 1987 | Geoffrey Dickens (Conservative) | 22,027 | 43.1% | Chris Davies (Liberal) | 6,202 (12.1 pts) | 77.4% |
| 1992 | Geoffrey Dickens (Conservative) | 23,682 | 44.2% | Chris Davies (Liberal Democrat) | 4,494 (8.4 pts) | 81.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Dickens | Conservative | 20,510 | 42.8% | Yes |
| Richard Knowles | Liberal | 14,860 | 31.0% | No |
| Stephen Moore | Labour | 12,106 | 25.3% | No |
| Rodney Kay Barry | Restoration of Capital and Corporal Punishment | 398 | 0.8% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Dickens | Conservative | 22,027 | 43.1% | Yes |
| Chris Davies | Liberal | 15,825 | 30.9% | No |
| Paul Stonier | Labour | 13,299 | 26.0% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Dickens | Conservative | 23,682 | 44.2% | Yes |
| Chris Davies | Liberal Democrat | 19,188 | 35.9% | No |
| Allen Brett | Labour | 10,649 | 19.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Littleborough and Saddleworth 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 Littleborough and Saddleworth in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Littleborough and Saddleworth in 1992 with 23,682 votes (44.2%), a majority of 4,494 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Littleborough and Saddleworth since 1983?
Since 1983, Littleborough and Saddleworth has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Littleborough and Saddleworth?
The closest result on record for Littleborough and Saddleworth was 1992, when Conservative beat Liberal Democrat by just 4,494 votes (8.4 percentage points).