1987 general election · North East
Blyth Valley: 1987 general election result
Labour won Blyth Valley at the 1987 general election with a majority of 853. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8531.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%46,178 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,104
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,604 | 42.5% | +3.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,751 | 40.6% | +8.8 | |
| Conservative | 7,823 | 16.9% | −10.8 | |
| Valid votes | 46,178 | |||
| Majority | 853 | 1.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Blyth Valley at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,604 votes (42.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Blyth Valley in 1987?
853 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Blyth Valley in 1987?
78.1% of the 59,104 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,178 votes).
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