Llanelli: 1983 general election result
Labour won Llanelli at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,606. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,60628.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%48,135 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,548
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,207 | 48.2% | |
| Conservative | 9,601 | 20.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,076 | 18.9% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,880 | 12.2% | |
| Others | 371 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 48,135 | ||
| Majority | 13,606 | 28.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Llanelli at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,207 votes (48.2%).
What was the majority in Llanelli in 1983?
13,606 votes (28.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Llanelli in 1983?
74.6% of the 64,548 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,135 votes).
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