1983 general election · Scotland
Clydebank and Milngavie: 1983 general election result
Labour won Clydebank and Milngavie at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,715. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,71520.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%38,587 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,597
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,288 | 44.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,573 | 24.8% | |
| Conservative | 7,852 | 20.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,566 | 9.2% | |
| Others | 308 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 38,587 | ||
| Majority | 7,715 | 20.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Clydebank and Milngavie at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,288 votes (44.8%).
What was the majority in Clydebank and Milngavie in 1983?
7,715 votes (20.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Clydebank and Milngavie in 1983?
74.8% of the 51,597 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,587 votes).
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