1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Central: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,962. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,96234.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.2%32,183 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,737
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,066 | 53.0% | |
| Conservative | 6,104 | 19.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,366 | 16.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,300 | 10.3% | |
| Others | 347 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 32,183 | ||
| Majority | 10,962 | 34.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Central at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,066 votes (53.0%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Central in 1983?
10,962 votes (34.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Central in 1983?
62.2% of the 51,737 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,183 votes).
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