1983 general election · North West
Leigh: 1983 general election result
Labour won Leigh at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,314. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,31425.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%49,108 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,764
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,477 | 51.9% | |
| Conservative | 13,163 | 26.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,468 | 21.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,108 | ||
| Majority | 12,314 | 25.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leigh at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,477 votes (51.9%).
What was the majority in Leigh in 1983?
12,314 votes (25.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leigh in 1983?
71.4% of the 68,764 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,108 votes).
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