1983 general election

• What was the turnout percentage in the election?

  72.7%
• How did the Conservatives' vote share change in the election?

  It decreased slightly by 1.5%
• Despite a decrease in vote share, how many net seats did the Conservatives gain?

  37 seats
• What event influenced public opinion in favor of Thatcher's government?

  The Falklands War victory against Argentina
• How did the public perceive Thatcher's administration after the Falklands War?

  As strong and capable
• What percentage of the ABC1 classes voted for the Conservatives?

  55%
• What percentage of the ABC1 classes voted for Labour?

  16%
• How did the C2DE classes vote in the election?

  They voted equally for Labour and Conservatives at around 37% each
• What was the impact of the new Alliance between the Liberal and Social Democratic Parties on Labour?

  It pushed more voters away from Labour
• How did the split between the two opposition parties affect Thatcher's Conservatives?

  It allowed Thatcher’s Conservatives to slide into power
• How was the Labour manifesto described in relation to its popularity?

  As ‘the longest suicide note in history’
• What was the public's reaction to Labour's proposed policies?

  They were unpopular with the public