1983 general election · East of England
Peterborough: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Peterborough at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,439. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,43918.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%57,909 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,915
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,270 | 47.1% | |
| Labour | 16,831 | 29.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,142 | 22.7% | |
| Others | 666 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 57,909 | ||
| Majority | 10,439 | 18.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Peterborough at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,270 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Peterborough in 1983?
10,439 votes (18.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Peterborough in 1983?
72.5% of the 79,915 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,909 votes).
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