1983 general election · Scotland
Fife Central: 1983 general election result
Labour won Fife Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,794. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,79419.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%39,421 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,086
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,008 | 43.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,214 | 23.4% | |
| Conservative | 8,863 | 22.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,039 | 10.3% | |
| Others | 297 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 39,421 | ||
| Majority | 7,794 | 19.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Fife Central at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,008 votes (43.1%).
What was the majority in Fife Central in 1983?
7,794 votes (19.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Fife Central in 1983?
71.6% of the 55,086 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,421 votes).
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