1987 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East: 1987 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 9,295. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,29525.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%36,245 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,895
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,257 | 50.4% | +5.5 | |
| Conservative | 8,962 | 24.7% | −3.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,592 | 15.4% | −5.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,434 | 9.5% | +4.0 | |
| Valid votes | 36,245 | |||
| Majority | 9,295 | 25.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,257 votes (50.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh East in 1987?
9,295 votes (25.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East in 1987?
74.1% of the 48,895 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,245 votes).
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