1983 general election · East Midlands
Nottingham South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Nottingham South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,715. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,71511.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.4%48,458 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,860
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,238 | 45.9% | |
| Labour | 16,523 | 34.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,697 | 20.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,458 | ||
| Majority | 5,715 | 11.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Nottingham South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,238 votes (45.9%).
What was the majority in Nottingham South in 1983?
5,715 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Nottingham South in 1983?
69.4% of the 69,860 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,458 votes).
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