1983 general election · North West
Manchester Central: 1983 general election result
Labour won Manchester Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 18,485. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,48544.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 59.8%41,906 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,088
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,353 | 65.3% | |
| Conservative | 8,868 | 21.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,956 | 11.8% | |
| Others | 729 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,906 | ||
| Majority | 18,485 | 44.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Central at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,353 votes (65.3%).
What was the majority in Manchester Central in 1983?
18,485 votes (44.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Central in 1983?
59.8% of the 70,088 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,906 votes).
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