1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Great Grimsby: 1983 general election result
Labour won Great Grimsby at the 1983 general election with a majority of 731. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7311.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.8%50,481 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,348
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,330 | 36.3% | |
| Conservative | 17,599 | 34.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,552 | 28.8% | |
| Valid votes | 50,481 | ||
| Majority | 731 | 1.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Great Grimsby at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,330 votes (36.3%).
What was the majority in Great Grimsby in 1983?
731 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Great Grimsby in 1983?
72.8% of the 69,348 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,481 votes).
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