1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Leeds North West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,537. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,53717.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.6%48,488 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,689
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,579 | 46.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,042 | 29.0% | |
| Labour | 10,757 | 22.2% | |
| Others | 1,110 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,488 | ||
| Majority | 8,537 | 17.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,579 votes (46.6%).
What was the majority in Leeds North West in 1983?
8,537 votes (17.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Leeds North West in 1983?
70.6% of the 68,689 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,488 votes).
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