1983 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Leith: 1983 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Leith at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,973. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,97312.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.7%40,733 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,029
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,177 | 39.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,204 | 27.5% | |
| Conservative | 10,706 | 26.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,646 | 6.5% | |
| Valid votes | 40,733 | ||
| Majority | 4,973 | 12.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Leith at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,177 votes (39.7%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Leith in 1983?
4,973 votes (12.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Leith in 1983?
66.7% of the 61,029 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,733 votes).
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