1987 general election · North West
Bury South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 2,679. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,6795.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%51,849 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,039
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,878 | 46.1% | +2.0 | |
| Labour | 21,199 | 40.9% | +4.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,772 | 13.1% | −6.5 | |
| Valid votes | 51,849 | |||
| Majority | 2,679 | 5.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bury South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,878 votes (46.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bury South in 1987?
2,679 votes (5.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury South in 1987?
79.7% of the 65,039 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,849 votes).
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