1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Leeds East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,095. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,09514.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.5%42,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,343
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,450 | 43.8% | |
| Conservative | 12,355 | 29.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,884 | 25.8% | |
| Others | 475 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 42,164 | ||
| Majority | 6,095 | 14.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,450 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Leeds East in 1983?
6,095 votes (14.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds East in 1983?
65.5% of the 64,343 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,164 votes).
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