1983 general election · West Midlands
Newcastle under Lyme: 1983 general election result
Labour won Newcastle under Lyme at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,804. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,8045.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%50,532 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,223
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,210 | 42.0% | |
| Conservative | 18,406 | 36.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,916 | 21.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,532 | ||
| Majority | 2,804 | 5.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle under Lyme at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,210 votes (42.0%).
What was the majority in Newcastle under Lyme in 1983?
2,804 votes (5.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle under Lyme in 1983?
76.3% of the 66,223 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,532 votes).
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