Newport East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Newport East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,630. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,6306.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%40,222 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,265
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,931 | 39.6% | |
| Conservative | 13,301 | 33.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,293 | 25.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 697 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,222 | ||
| Majority | 2,630 | 6.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Newport East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,931 votes (39.6%).
What was the majority in Newport East in 1983?
2,630 votes (6.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newport East in 1983?
75.5% of the 53,265 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,222 votes).
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