1987 general election · Scotland
Cumbernauld and Kilsyth: 1987 general election result
Labour won Cumbernauld and Kilsyth at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,403. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,40340.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%35,653 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,427
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,385 | 60.0% | +10.8 | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,982 | 19.6% | +2.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,059 | 11.4% | −8.5 | |
| Conservative | 3,227 | 9.1% | −4.5 | |
| Valid votes | 35,653 | |||
| Majority | 14,403 | 40.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cumbernauld and Kilsyth at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,385 votes (60.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in 1987?
14,403 votes (40.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in 1987?
78.5% of the 45,427 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,653 votes).
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