1983 general election · London
Walthamstow: 1983 general election result
Labour won Walthamstow at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,305. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,3053.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%33,237 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,842
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,241 | 39.8% | |
| Conservative | 11,936 | 35.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,192 | 21.6% | |
| Others | 868 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 33,237 | ||
| Majority | 1,305 | 3.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Walthamstow at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 13,241 votes (39.8%).
What was the majority in Walthamstow in 1983?
1,305 votes (3.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walthamstow in 1983?
68.1% of the 48,842 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,237 votes).
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