1983 general election · North West
Burnley: 1983 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 770. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7701.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%50,781 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,368
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,178 | 39.7% | |
| Conservative | 19,408 | 38.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,195 | 22.1% | |
| Valid votes | 50,781 | ||
| Majority | 770 | 1.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,178 votes (39.7%).
What was the majority in Burnley in 1983?
770 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Burnley in 1983?
75.4% of the 67,368 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,781 votes).
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