1987 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Provan: 1987 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Provan at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,372. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,37260.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.1%30,217 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,744
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,032 | 72.9% | +8.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,660 | 12.1% | +3.3 | |
| Conservative | 2,336 | 7.7% | −3.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 2,189 | 7.2% | −7.7 | |
| Valid votes | 30,217 | |||
| Majority | 18,372 | 60.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Provan at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,032 votes (72.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Provan in 1987?
18,372 votes (60.8% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Provan in 1987?
69.1% of the 43,744 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,217 votes).
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