1983 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,655. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,6558.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%44,845 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,003
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,485 | 36.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,830 | 28.6% | |
| Labour | 12,824 | 28.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,256 | 5.0% | |
| Others | 450 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 44,845 | ||
| Majority | 3,655 | 8.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,485 votes (36.8%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1983?
3,655 votes (8.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1983?
71.2% of the 63,003 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,845 votes).
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