1983 general election · West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent South: 1983 general election result
Labour won Stoke-on-Trent South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,105. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,10514.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%49,167 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,347
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,611 | 48.0% | |
| Conservative | 16,506 | 33.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,050 | 18.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,167 | ||
| Majority | 7,105 | 14.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke-on-Trent South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,611 votes (48.0%).
What was the majority in Stoke-on-Trent South in 1983?
7,105 votes (14.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke-on-Trent South in 1983?
68.9% of the 71,347 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,167 votes).
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