Sidcup — UK General Election Results
Sidcup was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 13,456 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Sidcup from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Edward Heath (Conservative) | 20,448 | 49.1% | Colin Hargrave (Labour) | 9,698 (23.3 pts) | 84.8% |
| Oct 1974 | Edward Heath (Conservative) | 18,991 | 50.5% | William Jennings (Labour) | 7,543 (20.1 pts) | 75.9% |
| 1979 | Edward Heath (Conservative) | 23,692 | 59.8% | Francis Keohane (Labour) | 13,456 (34.0 pts) | 79.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Heath | Conservative | 20,448 | 49.1% | Yes |
| Colin Hargrave | Labour | 10,750 | 25.8% | No |
| Oliver Moxon | Liberal | 9,847 | 23.6% | No |
| Donald Bennett | Anti-EEC | 613 | 1.5% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Heath | Conservative | 18,991 | 50.5% | Yes |
| William Jennings | Labour | 11,448 | 30.4% | No |
| Ian Josephs | Liberal | 6,954 | 18.5% | No |
| Douglas Jones | Independent | 174 | 0.5% | No |
| Marcus Norton | Independent | 61 | 0.2% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Heath | Conservative | 23,692 | 59.8% | Yes |
| Francis Keohane | Labour | 10,236 | 25.8% | No |
| Peter Vickers | Liberal | 4,908 | 12.4% | No |
| Alan David Webb | National Front | 774 | 2.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Sidcup 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 Sidcup in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Sidcup in 1979 with 23,692 votes (59.8%), a majority of 13,456 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Sidcup since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Sidcup has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Sidcup?
The closest result on record for Sidcup was Oct 1974, when Conservative beat Labour by just 7,543 votes (20.1 percentage points).