1987 general election · East Midlands
Derbyshire West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Derbyshire West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 10,527. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,52717.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.1%58,796 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,782
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,224 | 53.1% | −2.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,697 | 35.2% | +8.2 | |
| Labour | 6,875 | 11.7% | −5.4 | |
| Valid votes | 58,796 | |||
| Majority | 10,527 | 17.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Derbyshire West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,224 votes (53.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Derbyshire West in 1987?
10,527 votes (17.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Derbyshire West in 1987?
83.1% of the 70,782 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,796 votes).
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