1987 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Small Heath: 1987 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Small Heath at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,521. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,52145.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.6%34,366 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,722
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,787 | 66.3% | +3.2 | |
| Conservative | 7,266 | 21.1% | +0.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 3,600 | 10.5% | −5.3 | |
| Others | 713 | 2.1% | +2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 34,366 | |||
| Majority | 15,521 | 45.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Small Heath at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,787 votes (66.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Small Heath in 1987?
15,521 votes (45.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Small Heath in 1987?
60.6% of the 56,722 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,366 votes).
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