1983 general election · North West
Littleborough and Saddleworth: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Littleborough and Saddleworth at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,650. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,65011.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%47,874 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,660
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,510 | 42.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,860 | 31.0% | |
| Labour | 12,106 | 25.3% | |
| Others | 398 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 47,874 | ||
| Majority | 5,650 | 11.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Littleborough and Saddleworth at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,510 votes (42.8%).
What was the majority in Littleborough and Saddleworth in 1983?
5,650 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Littleborough and Saddleworth in 1983?
74.0% of the 64,660 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,874 votes).
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