1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley West and Penistone: 1987 general election result
Labour won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,191. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,19130.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%46,214 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,091
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,498 | 57.3% | +6.5 | |
| Conservative | 12,307 | 26.6% | −0.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,409 | 16.0% | −5.6 | |
| Valid votes | 46,214 | |||
| Majority | 14,191 | 30.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,498 votes (57.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Barnsley West and Penistone in 1987?
14,191 votes (30.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley West and Penistone in 1987?
75.6% of the 61,091 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,214 votes).
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