United Kingdom 1979 Election
76.0%
Turnout
29,543,945
Total Votes
619
Seats
| # | Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservative | 13,697,923 | 43.9% | 339 |
| 2 | Labour | 11,532,218 | 37.0% | 269 |
| 3 | Liberal | 4,313,804 | 13.8% | 11 |
Previous parliamentary election: 1974 – won by Labour (turnout -2.8pp)