1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Brigg and Cleethorpes: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Brigg and Cleethorpes at the 1987 general election with a majority of 12,248. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,24820.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%61,074 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,096
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,723 | 48.7% | −2.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,475 | 28.6% | −0.7 | |
| Labour | 13,876 | 22.7% | +2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 61,074 | |||
| Majority | 12,248 | 20.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Brigg and Cleethorpes at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,723 votes (48.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Brigg and Cleethorpes in 1987?
12,248 votes (20.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Brigg and Cleethorpes in 1987?
76.3% of the 80,096 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,074 votes).
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