1983 general election · East Midlands
Derby North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Derby North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,506. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,5066.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%51,024 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,325
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,303 | 43.7% | |
| Labour | 18,797 | 36.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,924 | 19.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,024 | ||
| Majority | 3,506 | 6.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Derby North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,303 votes (43.7%).
What was the majority in Derby North in 1983?
3,506 votes (6.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Derby North in 1983?
71.5% of the 71,325 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,024 votes).
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