1983 general election · Scotland
Motherwell South: 1983 general election result
Labour won Motherwell South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,349. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,34932.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%38,026 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,995
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,939 | 52.4% | |
| Conservative | 7,590 | 20.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,754 | 17.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,743 | 9.8% | |
| Valid votes | 38,026 | ||
| Majority | 12,349 | 32.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Motherwell South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,939 votes (52.4%).
What was the majority in Motherwell South in 1983?
12,349 votes (32.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Motherwell South in 1983?
71.8% of the 52,995 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,026 votes).
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