1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds Central: 1983 general election result
Labour won Leeds Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,222. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,22221.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.1%39,027 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,877
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,706 | 47.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,484 | 26.9% | |
| Conservative | 9,192 | 23.6% | |
| Others | 645 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 39,027 | ||
| Majority | 8,222 | 21.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds Central at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,706 votes (47.9%).
What was the majority in Leeds Central in 1983?
8,222 votes (21.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Leeds Central in 1983?
61.1% of the 63,877 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,027 votes).
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