1983 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Selly Oak: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Selly Oak at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,396. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,39610.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.8%51,233 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,390
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,008 | 44.9% | |
| Labour | 17,612 | 34.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,613 | 20.7% | |
| Valid votes | 51,233 | ||
| Majority | 5,396 | 10.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Selly Oak at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,008 votes (44.9%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Selly Oak in 1983?
5,396 votes (10.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Selly Oak in 1983?
70.8% of the 72,390 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,233 votes).
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