1983 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Small Heath: 1983 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Small Heath at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,252. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,25242.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.4%36,218 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,916
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,874 | 63.2% | |
| Conservative | 7,622 | 21.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,722 | 15.8% | |
| Valid votes | 36,218 | ||
| Majority | 15,252 | 42.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Small Heath at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,874 votes (63.2%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Small Heath in 1983?
15,252 votes (42.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Small Heath in 1983?
60.4% of the 59,916 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,218 votes).
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