Southwark and Bermondsey — UK General Election Results
Southwark and Bermondsey was won by Liberal Democrat at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 9,845 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Southwark and Bermondsey from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Simon Hughes (Liberal) | 17,185 | 49.9% | John Tilley (Labour) | 5,164 (15.0 pts) | 61.7% |
| 1987 | Simon Hughes (Liberal) | 17,072 | 47.4% | John Bryan (Labour) | 2,779 (7.7 pts) | 64.9% |
| 1992 | Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) | 21,459 | 56.9% | Richard Balfe (Labour) | 9,845 (26.1 pts) | 62.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Hughes | Liberal | 17,185 | 49.9% | Yes |
| John Tilley | Labour | 12,021 | 34.9% | No |
| Robert Hughes | Conservative | 4,481 | 13.0% | No |
| James Sneath | National Front | 474 | 1.4% | No |
| Kevin Mason | New Britain | 154 | 0.4% | No |
| Afzal Farehk | Revolutionary Communist | 54 | 0.2% | No |
| Thomas Keen | Independent | 50 | 0.1% | No |
| Susan McKenzie | Nationalist Party | 50 | 0.1% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Hughes | Liberal | 17,072 | 47.4% | Yes |
| John Bryan | Labour | 14,293 | 39.7% | No |
| Oliver Heald | Conservative | 4,522 | 12.6% | No |
| Peter Power | Communist | 108 | 0.3% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Hughes | Liberal Democrat | 21,459 | 56.9% | Yes |
| Richard Balfe | Labour | 11,614 | 30.8% | No |
| Andy Raca | Conservative | 3,794 | 10.1% | No |
| Stephen Tyler | BNP | 530 | 1.4% | No |
| Terry Blackham | National Front | 168 | 0.4% | No |
| Dr Graham Barnett | Natural Law | 113 | 0.3% | No |
| John Grogan | Communist League | 56 | 0.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Southwark and Bermondsey has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal, Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Southwark and Bermondsey in the 1992 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Southwark and Bermondsey in 1992 with 21,459 votes (56.9%), a majority of 9,845 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Southwark and Bermondsey since 1983?
Since 1983, Southwark and Bermondsey has been won by: Liberal, Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Southwark and Bermondsey?
The closest result on record for Southwark and Bermondsey was 1987, when Liberal beat Labour by just 2,779 votes (7.7 percentage points).