1987 general election · South West
Gloucestershire West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Gloucestershire West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 11,679. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,67918.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%63,275 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,994
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,257 | 46.2% | +0.4 | |
| Labour | 17,578 | 27.8% | +3.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,440 | 26.0% | −3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 63,275 | |||
| Majority | 11,679 | 18.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucestershire West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,257 votes (46.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Gloucestershire West in 1987?
11,679 votes (18.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gloucestershire West in 1987?
81.1% of the 77,994 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,275 votes).
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