1983 general election · Scotland
Monklands West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Monklands West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,264. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,26432.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%38,098 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,124
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,642 | 54.2% | |
| Conservative | 8,378 | 22.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,605 | 17.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,473 | 6.5% | |
| Valid votes | 38,098 | ||
| Majority | 12,264 | 32.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Monklands West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,642 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Monklands West in 1983?
12,264 votes (32.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Monklands West in 1983?
74.5% of the 51,124 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,098 votes).
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