1983 general election · London
Islington North: 1983 general election result
Labour won Islington North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,607. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,60715.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.2%36,964 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,379
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,951 | 40.5% | |
| Conservative | 9,344 | 25.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,268 | 22.4% | |
| Others | 4,401 | 11.9% | |
| Valid votes | 36,964 | ||
| Majority | 5,607 | 15.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Islington North at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,951 votes (40.5%).
What was the majority in Islington North in 1983?
5,607 votes (15.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Islington North in 1983?
61.2% of the 60,379 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,964 votes).
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