The 1979 United Kingdom general election in Wales saw the Labour Party win the most votes and seats in Wales.

Background

The Labour party won the most votes in Wales, although the Conservatives won most votes UK-wide.

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was under the impression that Prime Minister

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would call a general election in the autumn of 1978, but called it off. A Welsh devolution referendum was held in March 1979, two months prior. A Welsh Assembly was rejected, with regional distrust as a potential factor.

MPs elected

References

{{1979 United Kingdom general election 1979 in Wales 1970s elections in Wales General elections in Wales to the Parliament of the United Kingdom 1979 United Kingdom general election