1983 general election · North West
Wirral South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wirral South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,838. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,83830.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%46,105 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,735
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,766 | 53.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,928 | 23.7% | |
| Labour | 10,411 | 22.6% | |
| Valid votes | 46,105 | ||
| Majority | 13,838 | 30.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wirral South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,766 votes (53.7%).
What was the majority in Wirral South in 1983?
13,838 votes (30.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wirral South in 1983?
74.7% of the 61,735 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,105 votes).
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