1983 general election · London
Battersea: 1983 general election result
Labour won Battersea at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,276. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,2767.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.0%43,919 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,518
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,248 | 43.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,972 | 36.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,675 | 17.5% | |
| Others | 1,024 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 43,919 | ||
| Majority | 3,276 | 7.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Battersea at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,248 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Battersea in 1983?
3,276 votes (7.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Battersea in 1983?
66.0% of the 66,518 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,919 votes).
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