1983 general election · North West
Manchester Wythenshawe: 1983 general election result
Labour won Manchester Wythenshawe at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,684. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,68425.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.6%42,426 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,876
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,172 | 54.6% | |
| Conservative | 12,488 | 29.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,766 | 16.0% | |
| Valid votes | 42,426 | ||
| Majority | 10,684 | 25.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Wythenshawe at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,172 votes (54.6%).
What was the majority in Manchester Wythenshawe in 1983?
10,684 votes (25.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Wythenshawe in 1983?
68.6% of the 61,876 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,426 votes).
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