Neath: 1983 general election result
Labour won Neath at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,604. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,60432.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%42,282 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,844
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,670 | 53.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,066 | 21.4% | |
| Conservative | 7,350 | 17.4% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,046 | 7.2% | |
| Others | 150 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 42,282 | ||
| Majority | 13,604 | 32.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Neath at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,670 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Neath in 1983?
13,604 votes (32.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Neath in 1983?
75.7% of the 55,844 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,282 votes).
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