Thornaby — UK General Election Results
Thornaby was won by Labour at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 5,524 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Thornaby from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Ian Wrigglesworth (Labour) | 21,503 | 43.8% | John Sutcliffe (Conservative) | 1,718 (3.5 pts) | 79.6% |
| Oct 1974 | Ian Wrigglesworth (Labour) | 22,130 | 49.1% | John Sutcliffe (Conservative) | 4,648 (10.3 pts) | 72.3% |
| 1979 | Ian Wrigglesworth (Labour) | 23,597 | 51.1% | John Russell Jeffreys (Conservative) | 5,524 (12.0 pts) | 74.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Wrigglesworth | Labour | 21,503 | 43.8% | Yes |
| John Sutcliffe | Conservative | 19,785 | 40.3% | No |
| Robert Fred Tennant | Liberal | 7,827 | 15.9% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Wrigglesworth | Labour | 22,130 | 49.1% | Yes |
| John Sutcliffe | Conservative | 17,482 | 38.8% | No |
| Robert Fred Tennant | Liberal | 5,442 | 12.1% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Wrigglesworth | Labour | 23,597 | 51.1% | Yes |
| John Russell Jeffreys | Conservative | 18,073 | 39.1% | No |
| Nicholas Gordon Patmore | Liberal | 4,255 | 9.2% | No |
| Malcolm Evans | National Front | 251 | 0.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Thornaby 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 Thornaby in the 1979 general election?
Labour won Thornaby in 1979 with 23,597 votes (51.1%), a majority of 5,524 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Thornaby since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Thornaby has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Thornaby?
The closest result on record for Thornaby was Feb 1974, when Labour beat Conservative by just 1,718 votes (3.5 percentage points).