David Penhaligon was re-elected as Liberal MP for Truro (also covering St Austell) on 10th June 1983. After a televisted count at City Hall, the results were announced. The total electorate was 68,514 of which the turnout was 79.6%. Penhaligon won 57.3% of the vote with a large majority.

Following an introduction by the High Sheriff, Miss Elizabeth Johnstone of Trewithen, David Penhaligon was introduced as the victor in the bid for retaining his title of MP for Truro in the 1983 General Election. Miss Johnstone was the first female High Sheriff.

A candid photo capturing the moment in which the candidates in the race to become MP for Truro are handed papers detailing the results of the election. This is shortly prior to the results being announced to crowds outside City Hall.

On 9th June 1983 a General Election took place. The count for Truro & St Austell took place at City Hall. The declaration was televised live as a result of David Penhaligon being a well known liberal democrate politician. He had previously appear on Question Time, Any Questions and many radio programs. David Penhaligon was the Liberal MP for Truro from 1974 until his utimely death in December 1986.

On 9th June 1983 a General Election took place. The count for Truro & St Austell took place at City Hall. The hall was spruced up for the televised recording, with the addition of trees and large letters on the stage. In the foreground is the microphone and small stage set up for filming and announcements.