1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Pollok: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Pollok at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,532. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,53231.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.1%36,307 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,083
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,973 | 52.3% | |
| Conservative | 7,441 | 20.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,308 | 17.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,585 | 9.9% | |
| Valid votes | 36,307 | ||
| Majority | 11,532 | 31.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Pollok at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,973 votes (52.3%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Pollok in 1983?
11,532 votes (31.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Pollok in 1983?
67.1% of the 54,083 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,307 votes).
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