1983 general election · North West
Ashton under Lyne: 1983 general election result
Labour won Ashton under Lyne at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,697. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,69718.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%42,205 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,568
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,987 | 49.7% | |
| Conservative | 13,290 | 31.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,521 | 17.8% | |
| Others | 407 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 42,205 | ||
| Majority | 7,697 | 18.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ashton under Lyne at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,987 votes (49.7%).
What was the majority in Ashton under Lyne in 1983?
7,697 votes (18.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashton under Lyne in 1983?
70.9% of the 59,568 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,205 votes).
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