1983 general election · London
Ilford South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Ilford South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,566. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,56611.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.0%41,093 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,725
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,672 | 45.4% | |
| Labour | 14,106 | 34.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,999 | 19.5% | |
| Others | 316 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 41,093 | ||
| Majority | 4,566 | 11.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ilford South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,672 votes (45.4%).
What was the majority in Ilford South in 1983?
4,566 votes (11.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ilford South in 1983?
70.0% of the 58,725 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,093 votes).
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