1983 general election · London
Surbiton: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Surbiton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,749. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,74926.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.6%33,465 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,425
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,245 | 54.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,496 | 28.4% | |
| Labour | 5,173 | 15.5% | |
| Others | 551 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 33,465 | ||
| Majority | 8,749 | 26.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Surbiton at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,245 votes (54.5%).
What was the majority in Surbiton in 1983?
8,749 votes (26.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Surbiton in 1983?
70.6% of the 47,425 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,465 votes).
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