1983 general election · West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent North: 1983 general election result
Labour won Stoke-on-Trent North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,203. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,20315.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%53,425 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,113
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,721 | 46.3% | |
| Conservative | 16,518 | 30.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,186 | 22.8% | |
| Valid votes | 53,425 | ||
| Majority | 8,203 | 15.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke-on-Trent North at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,721 votes (46.3%).
What was the majority in Stoke-on-Trent North in 1983?
8,203 votes (15.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke-on-Trent North in 1983?
70.2% of the 76,113 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,425 votes).
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