1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Hull East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Hull East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,074. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,07421.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.7%47,328 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,982
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,615 | 49.9% | |
| Conservative | 13,541 | 28.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,172 | 21.5% | |
| Valid votes | 47,328 | ||
| Majority | 10,074 | 21.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hull East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,615 votes (49.9%).
What was the majority in Hull East in 1983?
10,074 votes (21.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hull East in 1983?
66.7% of the 70,982 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,328 votes).
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