1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Provan: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Provan at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,385. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,38549.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.1%31,100 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,548
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,040 | 64.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,655 | 15.0% | |
| Conservative | 3,374 | 10.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,737 | 8.8% | |
| Others | 294 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 31,100 | ||
| Majority | 15,385 | 49.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Provan at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,040 votes (64.4%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Provan in 1983?
15,385 votes (49.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Provan in 1983?
64.1% of the 48,548 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,100 votes).
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