The following article will explore the impact of 1983 United Kingdom general election in England on contemporary society. 1983 United Kingdom general election in England has been a topic of interest and debate over the years, generating conflicting opinions among experts and the general public. This figure/person/theme has left an indelible mark on popular culture, politics, economics, and many other aspects of modern society. Through a detailed analysis we will try to shed light on the influence of 1983 United Kingdom general election in England in different areas, as well as examine its relevance in the current context. Various perspectives will be addressed and arguments will be presented that invite reflection and debate on this topic.
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The 1983 United Kingdom general election in England was held on 9 June 1983 for 523 English seats to the House of Commons. The Conservative Party won a landslide majority of English seats, gaining 37 seats for a total of 362. The Labour Party came second, winning 148 MPs, a decline of 45. Labour's share of the vote in England was its lowest since 1918, and its number of English MPs was its smallest since 1931. The SDP–Liberal Alliance won 26.4% of the popular vote, just 0.4% behind Labour, but won only 13 seats compared to 148 for Labour, due to the first-past-the-post electoral system.
Party | Seats | Votes | |||||||
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Total | Gains | Losses | Net +/- | % seats | Total votes | % votes | Change | ||
Conservative | 362 | N/A | N/A | 37 | 69.2 | 11,711,519 | 46.0 | 1.2 | |
Labour | 148 | N/A | N/A | 45 | 28.3 | 6,862,422 | 26.8 | 9.8 | |
Alliance | 13 | N/A | N/A | 8 | 2.5 | 6,714,957 | 26.4 | 11.5 | |
Other parties | 0 | N/A | N/A | — | 183,748 | 0.7 | 0.5 | ||
25,472,646 | 72.5 |