Paddington — UK General Election Results
Paddington was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 106 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Paddington from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Arthur Latham (Labour) | 17,293 | 43.1% | Nicholas Scott (Conservative) | 872 (2.2 pts) | 68.9% |
| Oct 1974 | Arthur Latham (Labour) | 17,155 | 47.6% | Geoffrey Wolfson (Conservative) | 2,311 (6.4 pts) | 61.7% |
| 1979 | John Wheeler (Conservative) | 16,189 | 45.5% | Arthur Latham (Labour) | 106 (0.3 pts) | 63.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Latham | Labour | 17,293 | 43.1% | Yes |
| Nicholas Scott | Conservative | 16,421 | 40.9% | No |
| Neville Lewis | Liberal | 6,441 | 16.0% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Latham | Labour | 17,155 | 47.6% | Yes |
| Geoffrey Wolfson | Conservative | 14,844 | 41.2% | No |
| Neville Lewis | Liberal | 3,742 | 10.4% | No |
| Christopher Wertheim | Labour Conservative Coalition | 192 | 0.5% | No |
| James Allman | Irish Civil Rights | 135 | 0.4% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wheeler | Conservative | 16,189 | 45.5% | Yes |
| Arthur Latham | Labour | 16,083 | 45.2% | No |
| Alastair Brett | Liberal | 2,815 | 7.9% | No |
| Ian Cameron | National Front | 402 | 1.1% | No |
| Olatunji Banjo | Workers Revolutionary | 117 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Paddington 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 Paddington in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Paddington in 1979 with 16,189 votes (45.5%), a majority of 106 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Paddington since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Paddington has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Paddington?
The closest result on record for Paddington was 1979, when Conservative beat Labour by just 106 votes (0.3 percentage points).