1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Cathcart: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Cathcart at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,230. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,23010.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%38,705 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,675
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,037 | 41.4% | |
| Conservative | 11,807 | 30.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,710 | 22.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,151 | 5.6% | |
| Valid votes | 38,705 | ||
| Majority | 4,230 | 10.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Cathcart at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,037 votes (41.4%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Cathcart in 1983?
4,230 votes (10.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Cathcart in 1983?
74.9% of the 51,675 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,705 votes).
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