1987 general election · North West
Blackpool North: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 7,321. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,32117.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%43,071 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,893
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,680 | 48.0% | −3.1 | |
| Labour | 13,359 | 31.0% | +9.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,032 | 21.0% | −5.0 | |
| Valid votes | 43,071 | |||
| Majority | 7,321 | 17.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool North at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,680 votes (48.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Blackpool North in 1987?
7,321 votes (17.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool North in 1987?
73.1% of the 58,893 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,071 votes).
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