1983 general election · East of England
Thurrock: 1983 general election result
Labour won Thurrock at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,722. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,7223.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.9%44,910 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,169
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,600 | 39.2% | |
| Conservative | 15,878 | 35.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,761 | 21.7% | |
| Others | 1,671 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 44,910 | ||
| Majority | 1,722 | 3.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Thurrock at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,600 votes (39.2%).
What was the majority in Thurrock in 1983?
1,722 votes (3.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Thurrock in 1983?
66.9% of the 67,169 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,910 votes).
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