Morley and Leeds South — UK General Election Results
Morley and Leeds South was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 7,372 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Morley and Leeds South from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Merlyn Rees (Labour) | 18,995 | 45.9% | William Schofield Hyde (Conservative) | 5,854 (14.2 pts) | 67.9% |
| 1987 | Merlyn Rees (Labour) | 21,551 | 49.6% | Tessa Holdroyd (Conservative) | 6,711 (15.4 pts) | 71.6% |
| 1992 | John Gunnell (Labour) | 23,896 | 52.2% | Richard Booth (Conservative) | 7,372 (16.1 pts) | 72.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlyn Rees | Labour | 18,995 | 45.9% | Yes |
| William Schofield Hyde | Conservative | 13,141 | 31.8% | No |
| Peter Michael Burley | Social Democratic Party | 9,216 | 22.3% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlyn Rees | Labour | 21,551 | 49.6% | Yes |
| Tessa Holdroyd | Conservative | 14,840 | 34.1% | No |
| Edward Dawson | Social Democratic Party | 7,099 | 16.3% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gunnell | Labour | 23,896 | 52.2% | Yes |
| Richard Booth | Conservative | 16,524 | 36.1% | No |
| Joan Walmsley | Liberal Democrat | 5,062 | 11.1% | No |
| Robert Thurston | Natural Law | 327 | 0.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Morley and Leeds South 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 Morley and Leeds South in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Morley and Leeds South in 1992 with 23,896 votes (52.2%), a majority of 7,372 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Morley and Leeds South since 1983?
Since 1983, Morley and Leeds South has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Morley and Leeds South?
The closest result on record for Morley and Leeds South was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 5,854 votes (14.2 percentage points).