1987 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 1,234. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,2342.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%49,397 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,214
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,450 | 37.4% | −0.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,216 | 34.9% | −2.2 | |
| Labour | 10,957 | 22.2% | +2.0 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,774 | 5.6% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 49,397 | |||
| Majority | 1,234 | 2.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,450 votes (37.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1987?
1,234 votes (2.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1987?
79.4% of the 62,214 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,397 votes).
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