1983 general election · London
City of London and Westminster South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won City of London and Westminster South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,387. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,38738.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 51.6%35,109 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,007
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,754 | 59.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,367 | 21.0% | |
| Labour | 6,013 | 17.1% | |
| Others | 975 | 2.8% | |
| Valid votes | 35,109 | ||
| Majority | 13,387 | 38.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won City of London and Westminster South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,754 votes (59.1%).
What was the majority in City of London and Westminster South in 1983?
13,387 votes (38.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in City of London and Westminster South in 1983?
51.6% of the 68,007 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,109 votes).
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