1983 general election · Scotland
Greenock and Port Glasgow: 1983 general election result
Labour won Greenock and Port Glasgow at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,625. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,62510.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%44,092 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,368
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,650 | 46.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,025 | 36.3% | |
| Conservative | 4,314 | 9.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,989 | 6.8% | |
| Others | 114 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 44,092 | ||
| Majority | 4,625 | 10.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Greenock and Port Glasgow at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,650 votes (46.8%).
What was the majority in Greenock and Port Glasgow in 1983?
4,625 votes (10.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Greenock and Port Glasgow in 1983?
73.0% of the 60,368 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,092 votes).
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