1983 general election · South East
Berkshire East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Berkshire East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,099. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,09926.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%59,788 valid votes
- Electorate
- 82,502
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,967 | 56.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,868 | 29.9% | |
| Labour | 7,953 | 13.3% | |
| Valid votes | 59,788 | ||
| Majority | 16,099 | 26.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Berkshire East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,967 votes (56.8%).
What was the majority in Berkshire East in 1983?
16,099 votes (26.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Berkshire East in 1983?
72.5% of the 82,502 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,788 votes).
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