Reading South — UK General Election Results
Reading South was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 15,645 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Reading South from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Gerard Vaughan (Conservative) | 23,735 | 42.8% | Paul Burall (Liberal) | 5,359 (9.7 pts) | 80.9% |
| Oct 1974 | Gerard Vaughan (Conservative) | 21,959 | 42.5% | Paul Burall (Liberal) | 6,666 (12.9 pts) | 74.7% |
| 1979 | Gerard Vaughan (Conservative) | 30,067 | 53.9% | Bernard Gale (Labour) | 15,645 (28.0 pts) | 76.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Vaughan | Conservative | 23,735 | 42.8% | Yes |
| Paul Burall | Liberal | 18,376 | 33.1% | No |
| Gerd Kaufman | Labour | 13,358 | 24.1% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Vaughan | Conservative | 21,959 | 42.5% | Yes |
| Paul Burall | Liberal | 15,293 | 29.6% | No |
| Lawrence Silverman | Labour | 14,375 | 27.8% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Vaughan | Conservative | 30,067 | 53.9% | Yes |
| Bernard Gale | Labour | 14,422 | 25.8% | No |
| Keith Watts | Liberal | 10,642 | 19.1% | No |
| Peter Dunn | Green | 700 | 1.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Reading South has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Reading South in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Reading South in 1979 with 30,067 votes (53.9%), a majority of 15,645 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Reading South since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Reading South has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Reading South?
The closest result on record for Reading South was Feb 1974, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 5,359 votes (9.7 percentage points).