1983 general election · North East
Tyne Bridge: 1983 general election result
Labour won Tyne Bridge at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,693. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,69331.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.0%37,413 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,380
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,127 | 56.5% | |
| Conservative | 9,434 | 25.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,852 | 18.3% | |
| Valid votes | 37,413 | ||
| Majority | 11,693 | 31.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Tyne Bridge at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,127 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Tyne Bridge in 1983?
11,693 votes (31.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Tyne Bridge in 1983?
61.0% of the 61,380 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,413 votes).
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