1983 general election · London
Newham North West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Newham North West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,918. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,91824.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.6%27,969 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,295
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,042 | 46.6% | |
| Conservative | 6,124 | 21.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,204 | 18.6% | |
| Others | 3,599 | 12.9% | |
| Valid votes | 27,969 | ||
| Majority | 6,918 | 24.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the October 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newham North West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 13,042 votes (46.6%).
What was the majority in Newham North West in 1983?
6,918 votes (24.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newham North West in 1983?
55.6% of the 50,295 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,969 votes).
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