1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley West and Penistone: 1983 general election result
Labour won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,342. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,34223.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%44,402 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,413
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,560 | 50.8% | |
| Conservative | 12,218 | 27.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,624 | 21.7% | |
| Valid votes | 44,402 | ||
| Majority | 10,342 | 23.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,560 votes (50.8%).
What was the majority in Barnsley West and Penistone in 1983?
10,342 votes (23.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley West and Penistone in 1983?
72.3% of the 61,413 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,402 votes).
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