1983 general election · Scotland
Monklands East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Monklands East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,799. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,79927.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%35,823 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,876
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,358 | 51.3% | |
| Conservative | 8,559 | 23.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,721 | 16.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,185 | 8.9% | |
| Valid votes | 35,823 | ||
| Majority | 9,799 | 27.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Monklands East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,358 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in Monklands East in 1983?
9,799 votes (27.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Monklands East in 1983?
71.8% of the 49,876 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,823 votes).
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