1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South and Morley: 1983 general election result
Labour won Leeds South and Morley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,854. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,85414.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.2%41,352 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,516
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,995 | 45.9% | |
| Conservative | 13,141 | 31.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,216 | 22.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,352 | ||
| Majority | 5,854 | 14.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South and Morley at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,995 votes (45.9%).
What was the majority in Leeds South and Morley in 1983?
5,854 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds South and Morley in 1983?
67.2% of the 61,516 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,352 votes).
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