Caerphilly: 1983 general election result
Labour won Caerphilly at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,553. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,55324.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%47,296 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,153
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,570 | 45.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,017 | 21.2% | |
| Conservative | 9,295 | 19.7% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 6,414 | 13.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,296 | ||
| Majority | 11,553 | 24.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Caerphilly at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,570 votes (45.6%).
What was the majority in Caerphilly in 1983?
11,553 votes (24.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Caerphilly in 1983?
73.7% of the 64,153 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,296 votes).
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