1983 general election · North West
Bootle: 1983 general election result
Labour won Bootle at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,139. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,13929.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.4%51,493 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,346
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,282 | 53.0% | |
| Conservative | 12,143 | 23.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,068 | 23.4% | |
| Valid votes | 51,493 | ||
| Majority | 15,139 | 29.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bootle at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,282 votes (53.0%).
What was the majority in Bootle in 1983?
15,139 votes (29.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bootle in 1983?
67.4% of the 76,346 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,493 votes).
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