1983 general election · South East
Newbury: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Newbury at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,038. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,03824.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%53,661 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,379
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,836 | 59.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,798 | 35.0% | |
| Labour | 3,027 | 5.6% | |
| Valid votes | 53,661 | ||
| Majority | 13,038 | 24.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newbury at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,836 votes (59.3%).
What was the majority in Newbury in 1983?
13,038 votes (24.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Newbury in 1983?
74.1% of the 72,379 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,661 votes).
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