1983 general election · North West
Manchester Blackley: 1983 general election result
Labour won Manchester Blackley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,456. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,45615.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%41,889 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,861
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,132 | 48.1% | |
| Conservative | 13,676 | 32.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,081 | 19.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,889 | ||
| Majority | 6,456 | 15.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Blackley at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,132 votes (48.1%).
What was the majority in Manchester Blackley in 1983?
6,456 votes (15.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Blackley in 1983?
68.8% of the 60,861 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,889 votes).
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