1983 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Perry Barr: 1983 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Perry Barr at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,402. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,40214.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.5%51,493 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,149
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,061 | 52.6% | |
| Conservative | 19,659 | 38.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,773 | 9.3% | |
| Valid votes | 51,493 | ||
| Majority | 7,402 | 14.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Perry Barr at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,061 votes (52.6%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Perry Barr in 1983?
7,402 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Perry Barr in 1983?
68.5% of the 75,149 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,493 votes).
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