1979 Election -Factors Affecting

Question 1

AGE

Answer 1

• Age was less significant w/ a similar level of support for Labour (41%) + Cons (42%) for voters aged 18-24.
• This was a change from the previous October 1974 election where 18-24 favoured Labour (42%) than Cons (24%)

Question 2

SOCIAL CLASS

Answer 2

= Important --> Cons won 59% of middle class vote
--> Labour won largest share of working class vote =49%

Question 3

GENDER

Answer 3

• 47% of women for Cons, Men = 43%
• Women followed pattern of voting for cons and by 1979 more men had also followed along - closing the gap.
• October 1979 –> (men) 43% Labour + 32% cons
• -> (women) 39% cons