Liberal Democrats Electoral results Electoral results

| General_election | Name_ | Share_of_votes | Seats | Share_of_seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SDP–Liberal Alliance | 25% | 23 | 3.5% |
| 1987 | SDP–Liberal Alliance | 23% | 22 | 3.4% |
| 1992 | Liberal Democrats | 18% | 20 | 3% |
| 1997 | Liberal Democrats | 17% | 46 | 7% |
| 2001 | Liberal Democrats | 18% | 52 | 8% |
| 2005 | Liberal Democrats | 22% | 62 | 10% |
| 2010 | Liberal Democrats | 23% | 57 | 9% |