1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley East: 1987 general election result
Labour won Barnsley East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 23,511. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,51160.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%38,867 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,505
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,948 | 74.5% | +8.2 | |
| Conservative | 5,437 | 14.0% | −2.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,482 | 11.5% | −6.3 | |
| Valid votes | 38,867 | |||
| Majority | 23,511 | 60.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley East at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,948 votes (74.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Barnsley East in 1987?
23,511 votes (60.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley East in 1987?
72.6% of the 53,505 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,867 votes).
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