1983 general election · London
Hackney South and Shoreditch: 1983 general election result
Labour won Hackney South and Shoreditch at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,691. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,69120.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 53.5%38,358 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,649
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,621 | 43.3% | |
| Conservative | 8,930 | 23.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,025 | 18.3% | |
| Others | 5,782 | 15.1% | |
| Valid votes | 38,358 | ||
| Majority | 7,691 | 20.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hackney South and Shoreditch at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,621 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Hackney South and Shoreditch in 1983?
7,691 votes (20.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hackney South and Shoreditch in 1983?
53.5% of the 71,649 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,358 votes).
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