List of United Kingdom Parliament constituencies (1974–83) by region
Constituencies 1955-1974 | Feb 1974 MPs | Oct 1974 MPs | 1979 MPs | Constituencies in 1983-1997
This is a list of all constituencies that were in existence in the February 1974, October 1974 and 1979 General Elections broken down by region.
| 1801 to 1832 |
| 1832 to 1868 |
| 1868 to 1885 |
| 1885 to 1918 |
| 1918 to 1950 |
| 1950 to 1974 |
| 1974 to 1983 |
| 1983 to 1997 |
| 1997 to present |
South East of England (73)
Oxfordshire (4)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Henley | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Oxford | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Oxfordshire Mid | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Buckinghamshire (6)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Beaconsfield | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Buckingham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Chesham and Amersham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Eton and Slough | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Wycombe | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Berkshire (6)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Newbury | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Reading North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Reading South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Windsor and Maidenhead | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Wokingham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Hampshire (16)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldershot | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Basingstoke | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Bournemouth East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Bournemouth West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Christchurch and Lymington | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Eastleigh | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Fareham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Gosport | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Havant and Waterloo | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| New Forest | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Petersfield | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Portsmouth North | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Portsmouth South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Southampton Itchen | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Southampton Test | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Winchester | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Isle of Wight (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal |
Surrey (11)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey and Walton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Dorking | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Epsom and Ewell | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Esher | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Farnham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Guildford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Reigate | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Spelthorne | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Surrey East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Surrey North West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Woking | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Sussex (14)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Brighton Kemptown | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Brighton Pavilion | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Chichester | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Eastbourne | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| East Grinstead | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Hastings | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Horsham and Crawley | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Hove | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Lewes | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Rye | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Shoreham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Sussex Mid | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Worthing | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Kent (15)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Canterbury | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Dartford | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Conservative |
| Dover and Deal | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Faversham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Folkestone and Hythe | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Gillingham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Gravesend | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Maidstone | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Rochester and Chatham | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Sevenoaks | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Thanet East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Thanet West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Tonbridge and Malling | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Tunbridge Wells | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
South West of England (43)
Cornwall (5)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin | Liberal | Conservative | Conservative |
| Cornwall North | Liberal | Liberal | Conservative |
| Falmouth and Camborne | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| St Ives | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Truro | Conservative | Liberal | Liberal |
Devon (10)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon North | Liberal | Liberal | Conservative |
| Devon West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Exeter | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Honiton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Plymouth Devonport | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Plymouth Drake | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Plymouth Sutton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Tiverton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Torbay | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Totnes | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Somerset (7)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Bridgwater | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Somerset North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Taunton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Wells | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Weston-super-Mare | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Yeovil | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Dorset (4)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Dorset South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Dorset West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Poole | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Gloucestershire (12)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol North East | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op |
| Bristol North West | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Bristol South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Bristol South East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Bristol West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Cheltenham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Cirencester and Tewkesbury | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Gloucester | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Gloucestershire South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Gloucestershire West | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Kingswood | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Stroud | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Wiltshire (5)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Devizes | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Salisbury | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Swindon | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Westbury | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Greater London (92)
North West London (26)
The boroughs of Hillingdon, Harrow, Brent, Ealing, Barnet, Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, and the City of London.
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Brent North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Brent South | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op |
| Chelsea | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Chipping Barnet | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| City of London and Westminster South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Ealing Acton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Ealing North | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Finchley | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Fulham | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Hammersmith North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Hampstead | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Harrow Central | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Harrow East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Harrow West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Hayes and Harlington | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Hendon North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Hendon South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Holborn and St Pancras | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Kensington | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Paddington | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Ruislip and Northwood | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| St Marylebone | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| St Pancras North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Southall | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Uxbridge | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
North East London (28)
The boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Havering, Islington, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Bethnal Green and Bow | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Chingford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Dagenham | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Edmonton | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op |
| Enfield North | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Hackney Central | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Hackney North and Stoke Newington | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Hackney South and Shoreditch | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Hornchurch | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Hornsey | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Ilford North | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Ilford South | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Islington Central | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Islington North | Labour | Labour | Labour - SDP - Ind. Labour |
| Islington South and Finsbury | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Leyton | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Newham North East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Newham North West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Newham South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Romford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Southgate | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Stepney and Poplar | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Tottenham | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Upminster | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Walthamstow | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Wanstead and Woodford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Wood Green | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour |
South West London (18)
The boroughs of Croydon, Hounslow, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Battersea South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Brentford and Isleworth | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Carshalton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Croydon Central | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Croydon North East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Croydon North West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Croydon South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Feltham and Heston | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Kingston upon Thames | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Mitcham and Morden | Labour | Labour | Labour, then Ind SDP |
| Putney | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Richmond upon Thames | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Surbiton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Sutton and Cheam | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Tooting | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Twickenham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Wimbledon | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
South East London (20)
The boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckenham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Bermondsey | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Bexleyheath | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Chislehurst | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Deptford | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Dulwich | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Erith and Crayford | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Greenwich | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Lambeth Central | Labour | Labour | Labour Co-op |
| Lewisham East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Lewisham West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Norwood | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Orpington | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Peckham | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Ravensbourne | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Sidcup | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Streatham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Vauxhall | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Woolwich East | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Woolwich West | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
Eastern England (44)
Bedfordshire (5)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Bedfordshire Mid | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Bedfordshire South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Luton East | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Luton West | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
Hertfordshire (9)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Hertford and Stevenage | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Hertfordshire East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Hertfordshire South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Hertfordshire South West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Hitchin | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| St Albans | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Watford | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Welwyn and Hatfield | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
Huntingdonshire (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdonshire | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Cambridgeshire (3)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Cambridgeshire | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Isle of Ely | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal |
Norfolk (7)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Norfolk North West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative, then SDP |
| Norfolk South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Norfolk South West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Norwich North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Norwich South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Yarmouth | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Suffolk (5)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Eye | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Ipswich | Conservative | Labour | Labour |
| Lowestoft | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Sudbury and Woodbridge | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Essex (14)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Braintree | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Brentwood and Ongar | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Chelmsford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Colchester | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Epping Forest | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Essex South East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Harlow | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op |
| Harwich | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Maldon | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Saffron Walden | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Southend East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Southend West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Thurrock | Labour | Labour | Labour |
East Midlands (43)
Derbyshire (10)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belper | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Bolsover | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Chesterfield | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Derby North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Derby South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Derbyshire North East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Derbyshire South East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Derbyshire West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| High Peak | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Ilkeston | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Nottinghamshire (10)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Bassetlaw | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Beeston | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Carlton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Mansfield | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Newark | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Nottingham East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Nottingham North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Nottingham West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Rushcliffe | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Lincolnshire (8)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigg and Scunthorpe | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Gainsborough | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Grantham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Grimsby | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Holland and Boston | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Horncastle | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Lincoln | Democratic Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Louth, Lincolnshire | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Leicestershire and Rutland (9)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Bosworth | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Harborough | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Leicester East | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Leicester South | Conservative | Labour | Labour |
| Leicester West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Loughborough | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Melton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Rutland and Stamford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Northamptonshire (6)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Kettering | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Northampton North | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Northampton South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Peterborough | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Wellingborough | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
West Midlands (56)
Shropshire (4)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Oswestry | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Shrewsbury | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| The Wrekin | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
Staffordshire (18)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge-Brownhills | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Burton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Cannock | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Leek | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Lichfield and Tamworth | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Stafford and Stone | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Staffordshire South West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Stoke-on-Trent Central | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Stoke-on-Trent North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Stoke-on-Trent South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Walsall North | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour |
| Walsall South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| West Bromwich East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| West Bromwich West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Wolverhampton North East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Wolverhampton South East | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op |
| Wolverhampton South West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Herefordshire (2)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Leominster | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Worcestershire (9)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove and Redditch | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Dudley East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Dudley West | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Halesowen and Stourbridge | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Kidderminster | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Warley East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Warley West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Worcester | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Worcestershire South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Warwickshire (23)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Edgbaston | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Birmingham Erdington | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Birmingham Hall Green | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Birmingham Handsworth | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Birmingham Ladywood | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Birmingham Northfield | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Birmingham Perry Barr | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Birmingham Selly Oak | Conservative | Labour | Conservative |
| Birmingham Small Heath | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Birmingham Sparkbrook | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Birmingham Stechford | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Birmingham Yardley | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Coventry North East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Coventry North West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Coventry South East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Coventry South West | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Meriden | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Nuneaton | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Rugby | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Solihull | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Stratford-on-Avon | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Sutton Coldfield | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Warwick and Leamington | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
North East of England (27)
Northumberland (10)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal |
| Blyth | Independent Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Hexham | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Morpeth | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Newcastle upon Tyne Central | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Newcastle upon Tyne East | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op, then SDP |
| Newcastle upon Tyne North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Newcastle upon Tyne West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Tynemouth | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Wallsend | Labour | Labour | Labour |
County Durham (17)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Blaydon | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Chester-le-Street | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Consett | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Darlington | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Durham | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Durham North West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Easington | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Gateshead East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Gateshead West | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Hartlepool | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Houghton-le-Spring | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Jarrow | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| South Shields | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Stockton | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Sunderland North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Sunderland South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
North West of England (82)
Cumberland (4)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Penrith and the Border | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Whitehaven | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Workington | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Westmorland (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmorland | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Lancashire (59)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington | Labour | Labour | Labour | Lancashire |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Bury and Radcliffe | Conservative | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Burnley | Labour | Labour | Labour | Lancashire |
| Bootle | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Bolton West | Conservative | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Bolton East | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Blackpool South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Blackpool North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Blackburn | Labour | Labour | Labour | Lancashire |
| Barrow-in-Furness | Labour | Labour | Labour | Cumbria |
| Chorley | Labour | Labour | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Clitheroe | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Crosby | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Merseyside |
| Darwen | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Eccles | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Farnworth | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Fylde North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Fylde South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Heywood and Royton | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Huyton | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Lancaster | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Leigh | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Liverpool Edge Hill | Labour | Labour | Liberal | Merseyside |
| Liverpool Garston | Labour | Labour | Conservative | Merseyside |
| Liverpool Kirkdale | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Liverpool Scotland Exchange | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Liverpool Toxteth | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Liverpool Walton | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Liverpool Wavertree | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Merseyside |
| Liverpool West Derby | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Manchester Ardwick | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Manchester Blackley | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Manchester Central | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Manchester Gorton | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Manchester Moss Side | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Manchester Openshaw | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Manchester Withington | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Manchester |
| Manchester Wythenshawe | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Manchester |
| Middleton and Prestwich | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Morecambe and Lonsdale | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Nelson and Colne | Conservative | Labour | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Newton | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside/Manchester |
| Oldham East | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Oldham West | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Ormskirk | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside/Lancashire |
| Preston North | Labour | Labour | Conservative | Lancashire |
| Preston South | Labour | Labour | Labour | Lancashire |
| Rochdale | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal | Manchester |
| Rossendale | Conservative | Labour | Conservative | Lancashire |
| St Helens | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Salford East | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Salford West | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Southport | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Merseyside |
| Stretford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Manchester |
| Warrington | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Cheshire |
| Westhoughton | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Widnes | Labour | Labour | Labour | Cheshire |
| Wigan | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
Cheshire (18)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham and Sale | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Manchester |
| Bebington and Ellesmere Port | Labour | Labour | Conservative | Cheshire |
| Birkenhead | Labour | Labour | Labour | Merseyside |
| Cheadle | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Manchester |
| Chester | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Cheshire |
| Crewe | Labour | Labour | Labour | Cheshire |
| Hazel Grove | Liberal | Conservative | Conservative | Manchester |
| Ince | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Knutsford | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Cheshire |
| Macclesfield | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Cheshire |
| Nantwich | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Cheshire |
| Northwich | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Cheshire |
| Runcorn | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Cheshire |
| Stalybridge and Hyde | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Stockport North | Labour | Labour | Labour | Manchester |
| Stockport South | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP | Manchester |
| Wallasey | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | Merseyside |
| Wirral | Speaker | Speaker | Conservative | Merseyside |
Yorkshire (56)
York (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York | Labour | Labour | Labour |
North Riding of Yorkshire (8)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland and Whitby | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Harrogate | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Middlesbrough | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Redcar | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Richmond (Yorks) | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Scarborough | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Thirsk and Malton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Thornaby | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op, then SDP |
West Riding of Yorkshire (40)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkston Ash | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Barnsley | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Batley and Morley | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Bradford North | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Bradford South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Bradford West | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Brighouse and Spenborough | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Colne Valley | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal |
| Dearne Valley | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Dewsbury | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Doncaster | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Don Valley | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Halifax | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Hemsworth | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Huddersfield East | Labour | Labour | Labour Co-op |
| Huddersfield West | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Keighley | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Leeds East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Leeds North East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Leeds North West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Leeds South | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Leeds South East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Leeds West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Normanton | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Penistone | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Pontefract and Castleford | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Pudsey | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Ripon | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Rotherham | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Rother Valley | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Sheffield Attercliffe | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Sheffield Brightside | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Sheffield Hallam | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Sheffield Heeley | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Sheffield Hillsborough | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Sheffield Park | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Shipley | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Skipton | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Sowerby | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
| Wakefield | Labour | Labour | Labour |
East Riding of Yorkshire (7)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Goole | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Haltemprice | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Howden | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Kingston upon Hull Central | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Kingston upon Hull East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Kingston upon Hull West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Scotland (71)
Orkney and Shetland (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney and Shetland | 26,079 | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal |
Caithness and Sutherland (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness and Sutherland | 28,571 | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Invernessshire and Ross and Cromarty (3)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 57,368 | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal |
| Ross and Cromarty | 29,125 | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Western Isles | 22,681 | SNP | SNP | SNP |
Moray and Nairnshire (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moray and Nairn | 41,380 | SNP | SNP | Conservative |
Banffshire (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banffshire | 31,622 | SNP | SNP | Conservative |
Aberdeenshire (4)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen North | 64,347 | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Aberdeen South | 67,377 | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| East Aberdeenshire | 47,141 | SNP | SNP | Conservative |
| West Aberdeenshire | 63,600 | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Angus and Kincardineshire (4)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Angus and Mearns | 40,278 | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| South Angus | 51,842 | Conservative | SNP | Conservative |
| Dundee East | 62,593 | SNP | SNP | SNP |
| Dundee West | 63,463 | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Argyllshire (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll | 41,437 | SNP | SNP | Conservative |
Perthshire and Kinrossshire (2)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinross and West Perthshire | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Perth and East Perthshire | Conservative | SNP | Conservative |
Ayrshire and Buteshire (5)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Ayrshire Central | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Ayrshire North and Bute | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Ayrshire South | Labour | Labour | Labour Co-op | |
| Kilmarnock | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Renfrewshire (4)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock and Port Glasgow | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op, then SDP | |
| Paisley | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Renfrewshire East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Renfrewshire West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Dunbartonshire (3)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbartonshire Central | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Dunbartonshire East | Conservative | SNP | Labour | |
| Dunbartonshire West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire (3)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Stirlingshire East and Clackmannan | SNP | SNP | Labour | |
| Stirlingshire West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Fife (4)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline | Labour | Labour | Labour Co-op | |
| Fife Central | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Fife East | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Kirkcaldy | Labour | Labour | Labour |
West Lothian (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lothian | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Midlothian (8)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Central | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Edinburgh East | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Edinburgh Leith | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Edinburgh North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Edinburgh Pentlands | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Edinburgh South | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Edinburgh West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Midlothian | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Lanarkshire (21)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothwell | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Coatbridge and Airdrie | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| East Kilbride | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Cathcart | Conservative | Conservative | Labour | |
| Glasgow Central | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Craigton | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Garscadden | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Govan | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Hillhead | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative | |
| Glasgow Kelvingrove | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Maryhill | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | |
| Glasgow Pollok | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Provan | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Queen's Park | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Shettleston | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Glasgow Springburn | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Hamilton | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Lanark | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Lanarkshire North | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Motherwell and Wishaw | Labour | Labour | Labour | |
| Rutherglen | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Dumfriesshire (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries | 61,301 | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Kircudbrightshire and Wigtonshire (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galloway | Conservative | SNP | Conservative |
Roxburghshire, Selkirkshire and Peeblesshire (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles | 57,487 | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal |
Berwickshire and East Lothian (1)
| Constituency | Electorate in 1974 | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick and East Lothian | 56,974 | Conservative | Labour | Labour |
Wales (36)
Anglesey (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
Carnarvonshire (2)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caernarfon | Plaid Cymru | Plaid Cymru | Plaid Cymru |
| Conway | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Denbighshire (2)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Wrexham | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
Flintshire (2)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint East | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour |
| Flint West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Merionethshire (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merionethshire | Plaid Cymru | Plaid Cymru | Plaid Cymru |
Montgomeryshire (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomeryshire | Liberal | Liberal | Conservative |
Cardiganshire (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardigan | Liberal | Liberal | Liberal |
Pembrokeshire (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
Carmarthenshire (2)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | Labour | Plaid Cymru | Labour |
| Llanelli | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Breconshire and Radnorshire (1)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon and Radnor | Labour | Labour | Conservative |
Glamorgan (16)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Aberdare | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op | Labour Co-op |
| Barry | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Caerphilly | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Cardiff North | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Cardiff North West | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Cardiff South East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Cardiff West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Gower | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Merthyr Tydfil | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Neath | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Ogmore | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Pontypridd | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Rhondda | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Swansea East | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Swansea West | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Monmouthshire (6)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abertillery | Labour | Labour | Labour, then SDP |
| Bedwellty | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Ebbw Vale | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Monmouth | Conservative | Conservative | Conservative |
| Newport (Monmouthshire) | Labour | Labour | Labour |
| Pontypool | Labour | Labour | Labour |
Northern Ireland (12)
| Constituency | Feb 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim North | Democratic Unionist | Democratic Unionist | Democratic Unionist |
| Antrim South | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist |
| Armagh | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist |
| Belfast West | SDLP | SDLP | SDLP |
| Belfast South | Vanguard | Vanguard | Ulster Unionist |
| Belfast North | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist | Democratic Unionist |
| Belfast East | Vanguard | Vanguard | Democratic Unionist |
| Down North | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist | Independent Unionist |
| Down South | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist |
| Fermanagh and South Tyrone | Ulster Unionist | Independent Republican | Independent Republican |
| Londonderry | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist | Ulster Unionist |
| Mid Ulster | Vanguard | Vanguard | United Ulster Unionist |
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