| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Wallsend |
| Turnout: | 75.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Garrett, William | Labour | 38214 |
| Johnston, Liddell | Conservative | 21695 |
| Ryan, P | Liberal | 8514 |
| Hunter, Ian | National Front | 472 |
| Flynn, K | Workers Revolutionary | 412 |