South West Staffordshire — UK General Election Results
South West Staffordshire was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 17,433 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in South West Staffordshire from Oct 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Oct 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1974 | Patrick Cormack (Conservative) | 22,604 | 49.1% | Ivor Keith Wymer (Labour) | 7,539 (16.4 pts) | 75.4% |
| Feb 1974 | Patrick Cormack (Conservative) | 23,878 | 48.8% | Ivor Keith Wymer (Labour) | 9,761 (20.0 pts) | 80.7% |
| 1979 | Patrick Cormack (Conservative) | 32,153 | 60.4% | Graham John Lane (Labour) | 17,433 (32.7 pts) | 79.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cormack | Conservative | 22,604 | 49.1% | Yes |
| Ivor Keith Wymer | Labour | 15,065 | 32.7% | No |
| Anthony Lambert | Liberal | 8,355 | 18.2% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cormack | Conservative | 23,878 | 48.8% | Yes |
| Ivor Keith Wymer | Labour | 14,117 | 28.9% | No |
| Eric Freeman | Liberal | 10,408 | 21.3% | No |
| David Maxwell | English National | 482 | 1.0% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cormack | Conservative | 32,153 | 60.4% | Yes |
| Graham John Lane | Labour | 14,720 | 27.6% | No |
| Robert George Fox | Liberal | 5,460 | 10.3% | No |
| John Edwin Thomas | National Front | 912 | 1.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
South West Staffordshire has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Oct 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won South West Staffordshire in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won South West Staffordshire in 1979 with 32,153 votes (60.4%), a majority of 17,433 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won South West Staffordshire since Oct 1974?
Since Oct 1974, South West Staffordshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in South West Staffordshire?
The closest result on record for South West Staffordshire was Oct 1974, when Conservative beat Labour by just 7,539 votes (16.4 percentage points).