1983 general election · London
Peckham: 1983 general election result
Labour won Peckham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,824. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,82427.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.0%32,214 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,621
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,616 | 51.6% | |
| Conservative | 7,792 | 24.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,006 | 21.8% | |
| Others | 800 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 32,214 | ||
| Majority | 8,824 | 27.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Peckham at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,616 votes (51.6%).
What was the majority in Peckham in 1983?
8,824 votes (27.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Peckham in 1983?
54.0% of the 59,621 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,214 votes).
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