1987 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Yardley: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Yardley at the 1987 general election with a majority of 2,522. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,5226.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%42,074 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,957
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,931 | 42.6% | −0.6 | |
| Labour | 15,409 | 36.6% | +0.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,734 | 20.8% | +1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 42,074 | |||
| Majority | 2,522 | 6.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Yardley at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,931 votes (42.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Yardley in 1987?
2,522 votes (6.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Yardley in 1987?
73.9% of the 56,957 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,074 votes).
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