1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Attercliffe: 1983 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Attercliffe at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,612. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,61225.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%44,763 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,928
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,067 | 51.5% | |
| Conservative | 11,455 | 25.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,241 | 22.9% | |
| Valid votes | 44,763 | ||
| Majority | 11,612 | 25.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Attercliffe at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,067 votes (51.5%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Attercliffe in 1983?
11,612 votes (25.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Attercliffe in 1983?
68.9% of the 64,928 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,763 votes).
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