| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Manchester Central |
| Turnout: | 63.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Lever, Harold | Labour | 14117 |
| Cummins, Paul | Conservative | 4413 |
| Wilmott, Gordon | Liberal | 1052 |
| Benthall, Derek | National Front | 365 |