1983 general election · North East
South Shields: 1983 general election result
Labour won South Shields at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,402. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,40215.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.4%40,996 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,644
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,055 | 46.5% | |
| Conservative | 12,653 | 30.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,288 | 22.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,996 | ||
| Majority | 6,402 | 15.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Shields at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,055 votes (46.5%).
What was the majority in South Shields in 1983?
6,402 votes (15.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Shields in 1983?
65.4% of the 62,644 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,996 votes).
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