1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Springburn: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Springburn at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,599. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,59950.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.2%34,732 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,118
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,481 | 64.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,882 | 14.1% | |
| Conservative | 4,565 | 13.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,804 | 8.1% | |
| Valid votes | 34,732 | ||
| Majority | 17,599 | 50.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Springburn at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,481 votes (64.7%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Springburn in 1983?
17,599 votes (50.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Springburn in 1983?
64.2% of the 54,118 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,732 votes).
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