1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Batley and Spen: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Batley and Spen at the 1983 general election with a majority of 870. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8701.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%54,167 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,699
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,433 | 39.6% | |
| Labour | 20,563 | 38.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,678 | 21.6% | |
| Others | 493 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 54,167 | ||
| Majority | 870 | 1.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Batley and Spen at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,433 votes (39.6%).
What was the majority in Batley and Spen in 1983?
870 votes (1.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Batley and Spen in 1983?
72.5% of the 74,699 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,167 votes).
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