1983 general election · Scotland
Falkirk West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Falkirk West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,978. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,97824.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%36,574 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,923
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,668 | 45.6% | |
| Conservative | 7,690 | 21.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,477 | 20.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,739 | 13.0% | |
| Valid votes | 36,574 | ||
| Majority | 8,978 | 24.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Falkirk West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,668 votes (45.6%).
What was the majority in Falkirk West in 1983?
8,978 votes (24.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Falkirk West in 1983?
73.3% of the 49,923 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,574 votes).
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