1983 general election · North East
Blyth Valley: 1983 general election result
Labour won Blyth Valley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,243. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,2437.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%41,986 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,304
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,583 | 39.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,340 | 31.8% | |
| Conservative | 11,657 | 27.8% | |
| Others | 406 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 41,986 | ||
| Majority | 3,243 | 7.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Blyth Valley at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,583 votes (39.5%).
What was the majority in Blyth Valley in 1983?
3,243 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Blyth Valley in 1983?
72.0% of the 58,304 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,986 votes).
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