1979 General Election
Plymouth Sutton
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Clark, Alan | 28,892 | 54.8% | +10.2% | |
| Labour | Priestley, Julian | 17,605 | 33.4% | +0.1% | |
| Liberal | Scannell, J | 6,226 | 11.8% | -10.3% | |
| Majority | 11,287 | 21.4% | +10.1% | Turnout | 52,723 | 76.9% | 1.8% | Swing | +5.05% |
