1983 general election · Scotland
Dundee West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Dundee West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,150. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,15021.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%46,677 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,338
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,288 | 43.5% | |
| Conservative | 10,138 | 21.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,976 | 17.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,973 | 17.1% | |
| Others | 302 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 46,677 | ||
| Majority | 10,150 | 21.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dundee West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,288 votes (43.5%).
What was the majority in Dundee West in 1983?
10,150 votes (21.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dundee West in 1983?
73.7% of the 63,338 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,677 votes).
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