1983 general election · London
Woolwich: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Woolwich at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,725. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 2,7257.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.2%38,259 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,961
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 15,492 | 40.5% | |
| Labour | 12,767 | 33.4% | |
| Conservative | 9,616 | 25.1% | |
| Others | 384 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 38,259 | ||
| Majority | 2,725 | 7.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Woolwich at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 15,492 votes (40.5%).
What was the majority in Woolwich in 1983?
2,725 votes (7.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Woolwich in 1983?
67.2% of the 56,961 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,259 votes).
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