1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bradford South: 1983 general election result
Labour won Bradford South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 110. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1100.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%49,425 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,393
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,542 | 37.5% | |
| Conservative | 18,432 | 37.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,143 | 24.6% | |
| Others | 308 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 49,425 | ||
| Majority | 110 | 0.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bradford South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,542 votes (37.5%).
What was the majority in Bradford South in 1983?
110 votes (0.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bradford South in 1983?
70.2% of the 70,393 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,425 votes).
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