Oldham Central and Royton — UK General Election Results
Oldham Central and Royton was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 8,606 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Oldham Central and Royton from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | James Lamond (Labour) | 18,611 | 41.4% | Joseph Farquhar (Conservative) | 3,312 (7.4 pts) | 66.9% |
| 1987 | James Lamond (Labour) | 21,759 | 48.1% | Joseph Farquhar (Conservative) | 6,279 (13.9 pts) | 69.2% |
| 1992 | Bryan Davies (Labour) | 23,246 | 51.1% | Patricia Morris (Conservative) | 8,606 (18.9 pts) | 74.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lamond | Labour | 18,611 | 41.4% | Yes |
| Joseph Farquhar | Conservative | 15,299 | 34.0% | No |
| Martin Jackson | Social Democratic Party | 11,022 | 24.5% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lamond | Labour | 21,759 | 48.1% | Yes |
| Joseph Farquhar | Conservative | 15,480 | 34.3% | No |
| Ann Dunn | Social Democratic Party | 7,956 | 17.6% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Davies | Labour | 23,246 | 51.1% | Yes |
| Patricia Morris | Conservative | 14,640 | 32.2% | No |
| Ann Dunn | Liberal Democrat | 7,224 | 15.9% | No |
| Ian Dalling | Natural Law | 403 | 0.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Oldham Central and Royton 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 Oldham Central and Royton in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Oldham Central and Royton in 1992 with 23,246 votes (51.1%), a majority of 8,606 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Oldham Central and Royton since 1983?
Since 1983, Oldham Central and Royton has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Oldham Central and Royton?
The closest result on record for Oldham Central and Royton was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 3,312 votes (7.4 percentage points).