1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Brigg and Cleethorpes: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Brigg and Cleethorpes at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,189. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,18921.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%57,001 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,558
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,893 | 50.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,704 | 29.3% | |
| Labour | 11,404 | 20.0% | |
| Valid votes | 57,001 | ||
| Majority | 12,189 | 21.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Brigg and Cleethorpes at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,893 votes (50.7%).
What was the majority in Brigg and Cleethorpes in 1983?
12,189 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Brigg and Cleethorpes in 1983?
72.6% of the 78,558 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,001 votes).
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