1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bradford West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Bradford West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,337. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,3376.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.2%49,101 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,998
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,499 | 39.7% | |
| Conservative | 16,162 | 32.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,301 | 27.1% | |
| Others | 139 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,101 | ||
| Majority | 3,337 | 6.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bradford West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,499 votes (39.7%).
What was the majority in Bradford West in 1983?
3,337 votes (6.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bradford West in 1983?
68.2% of the 71,998 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,101 votes).
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