1983 general election · West Midlands
Shrewsbury and Atcham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Shrewsbury and Atcham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,624. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,62417.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%49,250 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,503
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,397 | 49.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,773 | 32.0% | |
| Labour | 9,080 | 18.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,250 | ||
| Majority | 8,624 | 17.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Shrewsbury and Atcham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,397 votes (49.5%).
What was the majority in Shrewsbury and Atcham in 1983?
8,624 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Shrewsbury and Atcham in 1983?
73.0% of the 67,503 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,250 votes).
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