Richmond and Barnes — UK General Election Results
Richmond and Barnes was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 3,869 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Richmond and Barnes from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) | 20,695 | 46.5% | Alan Watson (SDP-Liberal Alliance) | 74 (0.2 pts) | 79.6% |
| 1987 | Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) | 21,729 | 47.6% | Alan Watson (SDP-Liberal Alliance) | 1,766 (3.9 pts) | 83.2% |
| 1992 | Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) | 22,894 | 50.7% | Jenny Tonge (Liberal Democrat) | 3,869 (8.6 pts) | 85.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Hanley | Conservative | 20,695 | 46.5% | Yes |
| Alan Watson | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 20,621 | 46.4% | No |
| Keith Vaz | Labour | 3,156 | 7.1% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Hanley | Conservative | 21,729 | 47.6% | Yes |
| Alan Watson | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 19,963 | 43.8% | No |
| Michael Gold | Labour | 3,327 | 7.3% | No |
| Christina Matthews | Green | 610 | 1.3% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Hanley | Conservative | 22,894 | 50.7% | Yes |
| Jenny Tonge | Liberal Democrat | 19,025 | 42.2% | No |
| Don Touhig | Labour | 2,632 | 5.8% | No |
| Judy Maciejowska | Green | 376 | 0.8% | No |
| Charles Cunningham | Natural Law | 89 | 0.2% | No |
| Richard Meacock | Independent | 62 | 0.1% | No |
| Angela Ellis-Jones | Anti-Federalist League | 47 | 0.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Richmond and Barnes has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Richmond and Barnes in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Richmond and Barnes in 1992 with 22,894 votes (50.7%), a majority of 3,869 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Richmond and Barnes since 1983?
Since 1983, Richmond and Barnes has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Richmond and Barnes?
The closest result on record for Richmond and Barnes was 1983, when Conservative beat SDP-Liberal Alliance by just 74 votes (0.2 percentage points).