1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Leeds West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,048. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 2,0484.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.2%46,617 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,311
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 17,908 | 38.4% | |
| Labour | 15,860 | 34.0% | |
| Conservative | 12,515 | 26.9% | |
| Others | 334 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 46,617 | ||
| Majority | 2,048 | 4.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 17,908 votes (38.4%).
What was the majority in Leeds West in 1983?
2,048 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 1983?
68.2% of the 68,311 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,617 votes).
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