1983 general election · London
Greenwich: 1983 general election result
Labour won Greenwich at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,211. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,2113.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.1%34,944 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,091
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,361 | 38.2% | |
| Conservative | 12,150 | 34.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,783 | 25.1% | |
| Others | 650 | 1.9% | |
| Valid votes | 34,944 | ||
| Majority | 1,211 | 3.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Greenwich at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 13,361 votes (38.2%).
What was the majority in Greenwich in 1983?
1,211 votes (3.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Greenwich in 1983?
67.1% of the 52,091 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,944 votes).
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