1983 general election · London
Tottenham: 1983 general election result
Labour won Tottenham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,396. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,39621.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.8%43,092 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,601
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,423 | 52.0% | |
| Conservative | 13,027 | 30.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,990 | 16.2% | |
| Others | 652 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 43,092 | ||
| Majority | 9,396 | 21.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tottenham at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,423 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Tottenham in 1983?
9,396 votes (21.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Tottenham in 1983?
62.8% of the 68,601 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,092 votes).
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