1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bradford North: 1987 general election result
Labour won Bradford North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 1,633 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,6333.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%49,041 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,430
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,009 | 42.8% | +12.0 | |
| Conservative | 19,376 | 39.5% | +5.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,656 | 17.7% | −7.8 | |
| Valid votes | 49,041 | |||
| Majority | 1,633 | 3.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bradford North at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,009 votes (42.8%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Bradford North in 1987?
1,633 votes (3.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bradford North in 1987?
72.7% of the 67,430 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,041 votes).
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