Islwyn: 1983 general election result
Labour won Islwyn at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,380. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,38036.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%39,071 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,806
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,183 | 59.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,803 | 22.5% | |
| Conservative | 5,511 | 14.1% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,574 | 4.0% | |
| Valid votes | 39,071 | ||
| Majority | 14,380 | 36.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Islwyn at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,183 votes (59.3%).
What was the majority in Islwyn in 1983?
14,380 votes (36.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Islwyn in 1983?
76.9% of the 50,806 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,071 votes).
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