Blaenau Gwent: 1983 general election result
Labour won Blaenau Gwent at the 1983 general election with a majority of 23,705. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,70555.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%42,961 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,279
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,113 | 70.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,408 | 14.9% | |
| Conservative | 4,816 | 11.2% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,624 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 42,961 | ||
| Majority | 23,705 | 55.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Blaenau Gwent at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,113 votes (70.1%).
What was the majority in Blaenau Gwent in 1983?
23,705 votes (55.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Blaenau Gwent in 1983?
76.3% of the 56,279 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,961 votes).
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