South West Cambridgeshire — UK General Election Results
South West Cambridgeshire was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 19,639 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in South West Cambridgeshire from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sir Anthony Grant (Conservative) | 32,521 | 56.2% | Derek Clifford Nicholls (Liberal) | 13,867 (24.0 pts) | 75.9% |
| 1987 | Sir Anthony Grant (Conservative) | 36,622 | 57.7% | Derek Clifford Nicholls (Liberal) | 18,251 (28.8 pts) | 77.7% |
| 1992 | Sir Anthony Grant (Conservative) | 38,902 | 56.8% | Sue Sutton (Liberal Democrat) | 19,639 (28.7 pts) | 81.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Anthony Grant | Conservative | 32,521 | 56.2% | Yes |
| Derek Clifford Nicholls | Liberal | 18,654 | 32.2% | No |
| Joe Gluza | Labour | 6,703 | 11.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Anthony Grant | Conservative | 36,622 | 57.7% | Yes |
| Derek Clifford Nicholls | Liberal | 18,371 | 29.0% | No |
| Judi Billing | Labour | 8,434 | 13.3% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Anthony Grant | Conservative | 38,902 | 56.8% | Yes |
| Sue Sutton | Liberal Democrat | 19,263 | 28.1% | No |
| Kevin Price | Labour | 9,378 | 13.7% | No |
| Linda Whitebread | Green | 699 | 1.0% | No |
| Francis Chalmers | Natural Law | 225 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
South West Cambridgeshire 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 South West Cambridgeshire in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won South West Cambridgeshire in 1992 with 38,902 votes (56.8%), a majority of 19,639 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won South West Cambridgeshire since 1983?
Since 1983, South West Cambridgeshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in South West Cambridgeshire?
The closest result on record for South West Cambridgeshire was 1983, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 13,867 votes (24.0 percentage points).