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It has been suggested that List of MPs for constituencies in Wales (1979–1983)bemerged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since July 2024.
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The 1979 United Kingdom general election in Wales saw the Labour Party win the most votes and seats in Wales.[1]
The Labour party won the most votes in Wales, although the Conservatives won most votes UK-wide.[1]
John Morris, Baron Morris of Aberavon was under the impression that Prime Minister James Callaghan 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.[2]
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Parties elected to the House of Commons |
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Results by area |
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