1987 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Hillhead: 1987 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1987 general election with a majority of 3,251 (Lab gain from Alliance). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,2517.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%41,869 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,836
- Result
- Lab gain from Alliance
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,958 | 42.9% | +9.5 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,707 | 35.1% | −1.1 | |
| Conservative | 6,048 | 14.5% | −9.1 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,713 | 6.5% | +1.1 | |
| Others | 443 | 1.1% | −0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 41,869 | |||
| Majority | 3,251 | 7.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,958 votes (42.9%). Result: Lab gain from Alliance.
What was the majority in Glasgow Hillhead in 1987?
3,251 votes (7.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Hillhead in 1987?
72.4% of the 57,836 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,869 votes).
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