1983 general election · London
Islington South and Finsbury: 1983 general election result
Labour won Islington South and Finsbury at the 1983 general election with a majority of 363. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3631.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.7%37,073 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,120
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,460 | 36.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,097 | 35.3% | |
| Conservative | 9,894 | 26.7% | |
| Others | 622 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 37,073 | ||
| Majority | 363 | 1.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Islington South and Finsbury at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 13,460 votes (36.3%).
What was the majority in Islington South and Finsbury in 1983?
363 votes (1.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Islington South and Finsbury in 1983?
61.7% of the 60,120 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,073 votes).
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