1987 general election · London
Bethnal Green and Stepney: 1987 general election result
Labour won Bethnal Green and Stepney at the 1987 general election with a majority of 5,284. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,28416.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.6%32,104 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,769
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,490 | 48.3% | −2.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,206 | 31.8% | +1.4 | |
| Conservative | 6,176 | 19.2% | +5.2 | |
| Others | 232 | 0.7% | −3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 32,104 | |||
| Majority | 5,284 | 16.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bethnal Green and Stepney at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,490 votes (48.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Bethnal Green and Stepney in 1987?
5,284 votes (16.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bethnal Green and Stepney in 1987?
57.6% of the 55,769 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,104 votes).
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