1983 general election · Scotland
Western Isles: 1983 general election result
The SNP won Western Isles at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,712. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 3,71224.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.9%15,168 valid votes
- Electorate
- 23,020
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 8,272 | 54.5% | |
| Labour | 4,560 | 30.1% | |
| Conservative | 1,460 | 9.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 876 | 5.8% | |
| Valid votes | 15,168 | ||
| Majority | 3,712 | 24.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Western Isles at the 1983 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 8,272 votes (54.5%).
What was the majority in Western Isles in 1983?
3,712 votes (24.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Western Isles in 1983?
65.9% of the 23,020 registered electors cast a valid vote (15,168 votes).
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