1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Pontefract and Castleford: 1983 general election result
Labour won Pontefract and Castleford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,691. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,69131.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.5%43,741 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,777
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,990 | 57.1% | |
| Conservative | 11,299 | 25.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,452 | 17.0% | |
| Valid votes | 43,741 | ||
| Majority | 13,691 | 31.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Pontefract and Castleford at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,990 votes (57.1%).
What was the majority in Pontefract and Castleford in 1983?
13,691 votes (31.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontefract and Castleford in 1983?
66.5% of the 65,777 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,741 votes).
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