Luton East — UK General Election Results
Luton East was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 847 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Luton East from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Ivor Clemitson (Labour) | 17,137 | 40.1% | Charles Simeons (Conservative) | 1,425 (3.3 pts) | 80.4% |
| Oct 1974 | Ivor Clemitson (Labour) | 17,877 | 45.5% | Arthur Frances Evelyn Johnston (Conservative) | 3,677 (9.3 pts) | 73.5% |
| 1979 | Graham Bright (Conservative) | 17,809 | 43.7% | Ivor Clemitson (Labour) | 847 (2.1 pts) | 77.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivor Clemitson | Labour | 17,137 | 40.1% | Yes |
| Charles Simeons | Conservative | 15,712 | 36.8% | No |
| Eric James Fisher | Liberal | 9,680 | 22.7% | No |
| Jules Nim Bard | Independent | 155 | 0.4% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivor Clemitson | Labour | 17,877 | 45.5% | Yes |
| Arthur Frances Evelyn Johnston | Conservative | 14,200 | 36.1% | No |
| Eric James Fisher | Liberal | 6,947 | 17.7% | No |
| Luke Thomas Byrne | Property Developer | 299 | 0.8% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Bright | Conservative | 17,809 | 43.7% | Yes |
| Ivor Clemitson | Labour | 16,962 | 41.6% | No |
| David George Franks | Liberal | 5,285 | 13.0% | No |
| Michael George Kerry | National Front | 461 | 1.1% | No |
| Clayton Thomas Mitchell | Communist | 107 | 0.3% | No |
| Jitendra Bardwaj | Committee for the Prevention of a Police State | 61 | 0.1% | No |
| Arthur Lynn | Workers Revolutionary | 45 | 0.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Luton East has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Luton East in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Luton East in 1979 with 17,809 votes (43.7%), a majority of 847 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Luton East since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Luton East has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Luton East?
The closest result on record for Luton East was 1979, when Conservative beat Labour by just 847 votes (2.1 percentage points).