1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: 1983 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,209. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,20934.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.7%44,027 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,056
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,531 | 58.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,322 | 23.4% | |
| Conservative | 7,888 | 17.9% | |
| Others | 286 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 44,027 | ||
| Majority | 15,209 | 34.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,531 votes (58.0%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in 1983?
15,209 votes (34.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in 1983?
64.7% of the 68,056 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,027 votes).
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