1987 general election · South West
Bristol West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Bristol West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 7,703. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,70314.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%54,254 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,357
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,695 | 45.5% | −3.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,992 | 31.3% | +1.9 | |
| Labour | 11,337 | 20.9% | +1.4 | |
| Others | 1,230 | 2.3% | +0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 54,254 | |||
| Majority | 7,703 | 14.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,695 votes (45.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bristol West in 1987?
7,703 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bristol West in 1987?
75.0% of the 72,357 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,254 votes).
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