1987 general election · Scotland
Eastwood: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Eastwood at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,014. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,01412.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%49,100 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,872
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,388 | 39.5% | −7.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,374 | 27.2% | −0.3 | |
| Labour | 12,305 | 25.1% | +5.0 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,033 | 8.2% | +2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 49,100 | |||
| Majority | 6,014 | 12.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Eastwood at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,388 votes (39.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Eastwood in 1987?
6,014 votes (12.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Eastwood in 1987?
79.4% of the 61,872 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,100 votes).
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