1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Leeds North East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,995. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,99519.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.9%46,087 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,938
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,940 | 47.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,945 | 28.1% | |
| Labour | 10,951 | 23.8% | |
| Others | 251 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 46,087 | ||
| Majority | 8,995 | 19.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,940 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Leeds North East in 1983?
8,995 votes (19.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Leeds North East in 1983?
69.9% of the 65,938 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,087 votes).
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