1983 General Election

Question 1

What is the significance of the General Election of 1983?

Answer 1

It was an electoral low-point for the Labour Party and paved the way for New Labour reforms.

Question 2

Who secured a larger majority in the 1983 election?

Answer 2

Margaret Thatcher.

Question 3

Which political party did Michael Foot lead during the 1983 election?

Answer 3

Labour Party.

Question 4

What new party was established by the Gang of Four?

Answer 4

SDP (Social Democratic Party).

Question 5

What was Margaret Thatcher’s political affiliation?

Answer 5

Conservative Party.

Question 6

What impact did the Gang of Four have on the 1983 election?

Answer 6

They established the SDP which significantly influenced the election results.

Question 7

List the key figures involved in the 1983 election.

Answer 7

• Margaret Thatcher (Conservative)
• Michael Foot (Labour)
• Gang of Four (SDP)

Question 8

What was the number of Labour seats and their vote share?

Answer 8

209 seats and 27.6% vote share

This indicates a significant loss for the Labour Party.

Question 9

What was the number of Conservative seats and their vote share?

Answer 9

397 seats and 42.4% vote share

This represents a landslide victory for the Conservative Party.

Question 10

What was the number of SDP seats and their vote share?

Answer 10

23 seats and 25.4% vote share

The SDP’s vote share was impressive but did not result in many seats.

Question 11

What was the primary consequence of the election results for the Labour Party?

Answer 11

Loss of seats and vote share

The Labour Party suffered significantly in this election.