Liverpool Scotland Exchange — UK General Election Results
Liverpool Scotland Exchange was won by Labour at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 11,656 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Liverpool Scotland Exchange from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Robert Parry (Labour) | 15,295 | 75.1% | Ralph Charles (Conservative) | 12,332 (60.6 pts) | 58.5% |
| Oct 1974 | Robert Parry (Labour) | 15,154 | 80.2% | Philip Rankin (Conservative) | 12,920 (68.4 pts) | 53.8% |
| 1979 | Robert Parry (Labour) | 13,920 | 75.1% | John Bligh (Conservative) | 11,656 (62.9 pts) | 57.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Parry | Labour | 15,295 | 75.1% | Yes |
| Ralph Charles | Conservative | 2,963 | 14.6% | No |
| David Mahon | Liberal | 1,596 | 7.8% | No |
| Roger O'Hara | Communist | 505 | 2.5% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Parry | Labour | 15,154 | 80.2% | Yes |
| Philip Rankin | Conservative | 2,234 | 11.8% | No |
| Penny Crockett | Liberal | 944 | 5.0% | No |
| Roger O'Hara | Communist | 556 | 2.9% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Parry | Labour | 13,920 | 75.1% | Yes |
| John Bligh | Conservative | 2,264 | 12.2% | No |
| Christopher Davies | Liberal | 1,939 | 10.5% | No |
| Roger O'Hara | Communist | 421 | 2.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Liverpool Scotland Exchange has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Liverpool Scotland Exchange in the 1979 general election?
Labour won Liverpool Scotland Exchange in 1979 with 13,920 votes (75.1%), a majority of 11,656 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Liverpool Scotland Exchange since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Liverpool Scotland Exchange has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Liverpool Scotland Exchange?
The closest result on record for Liverpool Scotland Exchange was Feb 1974, when Labour beat Conservative by just 12,332 votes (60.6 percentage points).