1983 general election · West Midlands
Shropshire North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Shropshire North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,667. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,66721.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%53,320 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,331
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,496 | 53.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,829 | 31.6% | |
| Labour | 7,860 | 14.7% | |
| Others | 135 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 53,320 | ||
| Majority | 11,667 | 21.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Shropshire North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,496 votes (53.4%).
What was the majority in Shropshire North in 1983?
11,667 votes (21.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Shropshire North in 1983?
71.7% of the 74,331 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,320 votes).
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