Newport West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Newport West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 581. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5811.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%41,955 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,900
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,948 | 38.0% | |
| Labour | 15,367 | 36.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,163 | 24.2% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 477 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,955 | ||
| Majority | 581 | 1.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Newport West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,948 votes (38.0%).
What was the majority in Newport West in 1983?
581 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newport West in 1983?
76.4% of the 54,900 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,955 votes).
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