1983 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne North: 1983 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,556. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,5565.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%50,550 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,305
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,985 | 37.6% | |
| Conservative | 16,429 | 32.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,136 | 29.9% | |
| Valid votes | 50,550 | ||
| Majority | 2,556 | 5.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne North at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,985 votes (37.6%).
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne North in 1983?
2,556 votes (5.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne North in 1983?
71.9% of the 70,305 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,550 votes).
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