1983 general election · East of England
Norfolk South West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Norfolk South West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,910. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,91029.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%51,426 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,314
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,632 | 55.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,722 | 26.7% | |
| Labour | 9,072 | 17.6% | |
| Valid votes | 51,426 | ||
| Majority | 14,910 | 29.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Norfolk South West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,632 votes (55.7%).
What was the majority in Norfolk South West in 1983?
14,910 votes (29.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Norfolk South West in 1983?
72.1% of the 71,314 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,426 votes).
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