1983 general election · South West
Westbury: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Westbury at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,506. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,50614.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%60,558 valid votes
- Electorate
- 81,324
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,133 | 51.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 22,627 | 37.4% | |
| Labour | 6,058 | 10.0% | |
| Others | 740 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 60,558 | ||
| Majority | 8,506 | 14.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Westbury at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,133 votes (51.4%).
What was the majority in Westbury in 1983?
8,506 votes (14.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Westbury in 1983?
74.5% of the 81,324 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,558 votes).
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