1983 general election · London
Barking: 1983 general election result
Labour won Barking at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,026. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,02611.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.7%34,220 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,888
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,415 | 42.1% | |
| Conservative | 10,389 | 30.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,770 | 25.6% | |
| Others | 646 | 1.9% | |
| Valid votes | 34,220 | ||
| Majority | 4,026 | 11.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barking at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,415 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in Barking in 1983?
4,026 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barking in 1983?
64.7% of the 52,888 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,220 votes).
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