Scotland's representation at Westminster increased from 71 to seventy-two seats. Many old seats were laid to rest while new ones were born in the recent boundary review. The new SDP contested 35 constituencies while their partners the Liberals competed in 37 constituencies. Meanwhile of the four main parties, the SNP finished last in no fewer than 58 constituencies.
Two extra seats were allocated to Wales in the recent boundary review. Of the 38 Welsh constituencies, the Liberals and their Alliance partners, the recently-formed SDP each competed in nineteen seats. Plaid Cymru trailed in behind the other three main, national parties in thirty-three of the 38 seats, and their overall vote share was now reduced to 7.8%.
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