Cardiff South and Penarth: 1987 general election result
Labour won Cardiff South and Penarth at the 1987 general election with a majority of 4,574. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,57410.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%44,837 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,714
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,956 | 46.7% | +5.5 | |
| Conservative | 16,382 | 36.5% | +0.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,900 | 15.4% | −5.5 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 599 | 1.3% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 44,837 | |||
| Majority | 4,574 | 10.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff South and Penarth at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,956 votes (46.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Cardiff South and Penarth in 1987?
4,574 votes (10.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff South and Penarth in 1987?
76.4% of the 58,714 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,837 votes).
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