| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Liverpool Garston |
| Turnout: | 73.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Thornton, Malcolm | Conservative | 28105 |
| Loyden, Eddie | Labour | 25318 |
| Davidson, WJ | Liberal | 4890 |
| Kelly, T | Workers Revolutionary | 142 |