1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Hull West: 1987 general election result
Labour won Hull West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 8,130. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,13021.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.6%37,593 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,636
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,527 | 51.9% | +10.0 | |
| Conservative | 11,397 | 30.3% | −1.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,669 | 17.7% | −8.4 | |
| Valid votes | 37,593 | |||
| Majority | 8,130 | 21.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hull West at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,527 votes (51.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Hull West in 1987?
8,130 votes (21.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hull West in 1987?
67.6% of the 55,636 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,593 votes).
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