1983 general election · London
Bow and Poplar: 1983 general election result
Labour won Bow and Poplar at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,861. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,86118.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.0%32,003 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,209
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,878 | 49.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,017 | 31.3% | |
| Conservative | 5,129 | 16.0% | |
| Others | 979 | 3.1% | |
| Valid votes | 32,003 | ||
| Majority | 5,861 | 18.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bow and Poplar at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,878 votes (49.6%).
What was the majority in Bow and Poplar in 1983?
5,861 votes (18.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bow and Poplar in 1983?
55.0% of the 58,209 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,003 votes).
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