Swansea West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Swansea West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,350. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,3505.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.8%42,830 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,863
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,042 | 42.1% | |
| Conservative | 15,692 | 36.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,036 | 18.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 795 | 1.9% | |
| Others | 265 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 42,830 | ||
| Majority | 2,350 | 5.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Swansea West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,042 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in Swansea West in 1983?
2,350 votes (5.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Swansea West in 1983?
72.8% of the 58,863 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,830 votes).
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