1987 general election · Scotland
Falkirk West: 1987 general election result
Labour won Falkirk West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 13,552. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,55235.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%38,097 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,222
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,256 | 53.2% | +7.6 | |
| Conservative | 6,704 | 17.6% | −3.4 | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,296 | 16.5% | +3.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,841 | 12.7% | −7.7 | |
| Valid votes | 38,097 | |||
| Majority | 13,552 | 35.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Falkirk West at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,256 votes (53.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Falkirk West in 1987?
13,552 votes (35.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Falkirk West in 1987?
75.9% of the 50,222 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,097 votes).
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