1983 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Yardley: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Yardley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,865. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,8656.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%41,631 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,346
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,986 | 43.2% | |
| Labour | 15,121 | 36.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,109 | 19.5% | |
| Others | 415 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 41,631 | ||
| Majority | 2,865 | 6.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Yardley at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,986 votes (43.2%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Yardley in 1983?
2,865 votes (6.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Yardley in 1983?
71.4% of the 58,346 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,631 votes).
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