1987 general election · North West
Bury North: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,911. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,91112.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.5%56,087 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,961
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,097 | 50.1% | +4.6 | |
| Labour | 21,186 | 37.8% | −2.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,804 | 12.1% | −2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 56,087 | |||
| Majority | 6,911 | 12.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bury North at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,097 votes (50.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bury North in 1987?
6,911 votes (12.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury North in 1987?
82.5% of the 67,961 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,087 votes).
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