Luton West — UK General Election Results
Luton West was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 246 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Luton West from Oct 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Oct 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1974 | Brian Sedgemore (Labour) | 20,402 | 46.7% | Robert Atkins (Conservative) | 6,439 (14.8 pts) | 74.9% |
| Feb 1974 | Brian Sedgemore (Labour) | 20,083 | 42.0% | Robert Atkins (Conservative) | 5,042 (10.5 pts) | 82.8% |
| 1979 | John Carlisle (Conservative) | 21,230 | 44.1% | Brian Sedgemore (Labour) | 246 (0.5 pts) | 78.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Sedgemore | Labour | 20,402 | 46.7% | Yes |
| Robert Atkins | Conservative | 13,963 | 32.0% | No |
| Michael John Dolling | Liberal | 9,289 | 21.3% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Sedgemore | Labour | 20,083 | 42.0% | Yes |
| Robert Atkins | Conservative | 15,041 | 31.5% | No |
| Michael John Dolling | Liberal | 12,669 | 26.5% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlisle | Conservative | 21,230 | 44.1% | Yes |
| Brian Sedgemore | Labour | 20,984 | 43.6% | No |
| Michael John Dolling | Liberal | 5,233 | 10.9% | No |
| Donald Clifford How | National Front | 701 | 1.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Luton West has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Oct 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Luton West in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Luton West in 1979 with 21,230 votes (44.1%), a majority of 246 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Luton West since Oct 1974?
Since Oct 1974, Luton West has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Luton West?
The closest result on record for Luton West was 1979, when Conservative beat Labour by just 246 votes (0.5 percentage points).