Stepney and Poplar — UK General Election Results
Stepney and Poplar was won by Labour at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 13,015 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Stepney and Poplar from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Peter Shore (Labour) | 28,869 | 80.9% | Harry Greenway (Conservative) | 23,330 (65.4 pts) | 59.4% |
| Oct 1974 | Peter Shore (Labour) | 24,159 | 77.6% | Harry Greenway (Conservative) | 20,976 (67.4 pts) | 51.5% |
| 1979 | Peter Shore (Labour) | 19,576 | 62.6% | Robert Hughes (Conservative) | 13,015 (41.6 pts) | 53.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Shore | Labour | 28,869 | 80.9% | Yes |
| Harry Greenway | Conservative | 5,539 | 15.5% | No |
| Kevin Halpin | Communist | 1,278 | 3.6% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Shore | Labour | 24,159 | 77.6% | Yes |
| Harry Greenway | Conservative | 3,183 | 10.2% | No |
| Francis Winifred Alexander | Liberal | 3,181 | 10.2% | No |
| Kevin Halpin | Communist | 617 | 2.0% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Shore | Labour | 19,576 | 62.6% | Yes |
| Robert Hughes | Conservative | 6,561 | 21.0% | No |
| Rif Winfield | Liberal | 2,234 | 7.1% | No |
| Victor Clarke | National Front | 1,571 | 5.0% | No |
| Ted Johns | Independent Labour | 672 | 2.1% | No |
| Kevin Halpin | Communist | 413 | 1.3% | No |
| Peter Chappell | Workers Revolutionary | 235 | 0.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Stepney and Poplar has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stepney and Poplar in the 1979 general election?
Labour won Stepney and Poplar in 1979 with 19,576 votes (62.6%), a majority of 13,015 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Stepney and Poplar since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Stepney and Poplar has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Stepney and Poplar?
The closest result on record for Stepney and Poplar was 1979, when Labour beat Conservative by just 13,015 votes (41.6 percentage points).