1983 general election · East of England
Bury St Edmunds: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury St Edmunds at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,122. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,12230.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%52,706 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,818
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,081 | 59.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,959 | 28.4% | |
| Labour | 6,666 | 12.7% | |
| Valid votes | 52,706 | ||
| Majority | 16,122 | 30.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bury St Edmunds at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,081 votes (59.0%).
What was the majority in Bury St Edmunds in 1983?
16,122 votes (30.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bury St Edmunds in 1983?
71.4% of the 73,818 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,706 votes).
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