1983 general election · Scotland
Motherwell North: 1983 general election result
Labour won Motherwell North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,894. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,89442.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%42,375 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,320
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,483 | 57.8% | |
| Conservative | 6,589 | 15.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,970 | 14.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,333 | 12.6% | |
| Valid votes | 42,375 | ||
| Majority | 17,894 | 42.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Motherwell North at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,483 votes (57.8%).
What was the majority in Motherwell North in 1983?
17,894 votes (42.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Motherwell North in 1983?
73.9% of the 57,320 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,375 votes).
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