Cynon Valley: 1987 general election result
Labour won Cynon Valley at the 1987 general election with a majority of 21,571. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,57156.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%38,060 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,621
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,222 | 68.9% | +12.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,651 | 12.2% | −8.4 | |
| Conservative | 4,638 | 12.2% | −2.0 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,549 | 6.7% | −2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 38,060 | |||
| Majority | 21,571 | 56.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cynon Valley at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,222 votes (68.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Cynon Valley in 1987?
21,571 votes (56.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cynon Valley in 1987?
76.7% of the 49,621 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,060 votes).
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