1983 general election · South East
Reading East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Reading East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,508. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,50824.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.5%47,521 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,350
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,516 | 51.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,008 | 27.4% | |
| Labour | 9,218 | 19.4% | |
| Others | 779 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,521 | ||
| Majority | 11,508 | 24.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Reading East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,516 votes (51.6%).
What was the majority in Reading East in 1983?
11,508 votes (24.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Reading East in 1983?
69.5% of the 68,350 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,521 votes).
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