1983 general election · London
Lewisham East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewisham East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,909. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,9094.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%42,542 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,800
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,168 | 40.4% | |
| Labour | 15,259 | 35.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,351 | 22.0% | |
| Others | 764 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 42,542 | ||
| Majority | 1,909 | 4.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,168 votes (40.4%).
What was the majority in Lewisham East in 1983?
1,909 votes (4.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lewisham East in 1983?
68.8% of the 61,800 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,542 votes).
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