1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Shettleston: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,416. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,41635.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.4%35,462 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,648
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,203 | 54.2% | |
| Conservative | 6,787 | 19.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,568 | 18.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,801 | 7.9% | |
| Others | 103 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 35,462 | ||
| Majority | 12,416 | 35.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,203 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Shettleston in 1983?
12,416 votes (35.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Shettleston in 1983?
67.4% of the 52,648 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,462 votes).
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