Richmond upon Thames — UK General Election Results
Richmond upon Thames was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 2,530 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in Richmond upon Thames from 1970 to 1979.
Full Election History, 1970–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Anthony Royle (Conservative) | 20,979 | 51.3% | Antony Palmer (Labour) | 7,998 (19.6 pts) | 71.7% |
| Feb 1974 | Anthony Royle (Conservative) | 19,534 | 44.3% | Stanley Rundle (Liberal) | 3,827 (8.7 pts) | 82.6% |
| Oct 1974 | Sir Anthony Royle (Conservative) | 17,450 | 43.2% | Alan Watson (Liberal) | 4,215 (10.4 pts) | 75.1% |
| 1979 | Sir Anthony Royle (Conservative) | 19,294 | 46.7% | Alan Watson (Liberal) | 2,530 (6.1 pts) | 81.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1970
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Royle | Conservative | 20,979 | 51.3% | Yes |
| Antony Palmer | Labour | 12,981 | 31.7% | No |
| Stanley Rundle | Liberal | 6,934 | 17.0% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Royle | Conservative | 19,534 | 44.3% | Yes |
| Stanley Rundle | Liberal | 15,707 | 35.6% | No |
| Antony Palmer | Labour | 8,322 | 18.9% | No |
| Eric Russell | National Front | 570 | 1.3% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Anthony Royle | Conservative | 17,450 | 43.2% | Yes |
| Alan Watson | Liberal | 13,235 | 32.8% | No |
| Robert Marshall-Andrews | Labour | 8,714 | 21.6% | No |
| Eric Russell | National Front | 1,000 | 2.5% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Anthony Royle | Conservative | 19,294 | 46.7% | Yes |
| Alan Watson | Liberal | 16,764 | 40.5% | No |
| Julian Filochowski | Labour | 4,692 | 11.3% | No |
| Kenneth King | Independent | 315 | 0.8% | No |
| Patricia Murphy | National Front | 244 | 0.6% | No |
| David Wedgwood | Libertarian | 34 | 0.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Richmond upon Thames has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 1970. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Richmond upon Thames in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Richmond upon Thames in 1979 with 19,294 votes (46.7%), a majority of 2,530 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won Richmond upon Thames since 1970?
Since 1970, Richmond upon Thames has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Richmond upon Thames?
The closest result on record for Richmond upon Thames was 1979, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 2,530 votes (6.1 percentage points).