1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Shipley: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Shipley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,445. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,44522.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%52,026 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,360
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,866 | 49.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,421 | 27.7% | |
| Labour | 11,218 | 21.6% | |
| Others | 521 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,026 | ||
| Majority | 11,445 | 22.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Shipley at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,866 votes (49.7%).
What was the majority in Shipley in 1983?
11,445 votes (22.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Shipley in 1983?
76.1% of the 68,360 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,026 votes).
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