1983 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 498. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4981.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%46,233 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,704
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,646 | 38.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,148 | 37.1% | |
| Labour | 9,313 | 20.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,126 | 4.6% | |
| Valid votes | 46,233 | ||
| Majority | 498 | 1.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,646 votes (38.2%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1983?
498 votes (1.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1983?
74.9% of the 61,704 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,233 votes).
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