1983 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,866. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,86616.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%36,018 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,601
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,169 | 44.9% | |
| Conservative | 10,303 | 28.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,570 | 21.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 1,976 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 36,018 | ||
| Majority | 5,866 | 16.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,169 votes (44.9%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh East in 1983?
5,866 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East in 1983?
69.8% of the 51,601 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,018 votes).
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