1983 general election · West Midlands
Solihull: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Solihull at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,394. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,39433.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%52,575 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,556
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,947 | 60.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,553 | 27.7% | |
| Labour | 6,075 | 11.6% | |
| Valid votes | 52,575 | ||
| Majority | 17,394 | 33.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Solihull at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,947 votes (60.8%).
What was the majority in Solihull in 1983?
17,394 votes (33.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Solihull in 1983?
70.5% of the 74,556 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,575 votes).
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