1983 general election · North West
Barrow and Furness: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Barrow and Furness at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,577. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,5779.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%51,070 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,827
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,284 | 43.6% | |
| Labour | 17,707 | 34.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,079 | 21.7% | |
| Valid votes | 51,070 | ||
| Majority | 4,577 | 9.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Barrow and Furness at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,284 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in Barrow and Furness in 1983?
4,577 votes (9.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Barrow and Furness in 1983?
74.2% of the 68,827 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,070 votes).
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