1987 general election · London
Ilford South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Ilford South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 4,572. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,57210.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%42,058 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,572
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,351 | 48.4% | +3.0 | |
| Labour | 15,779 | 37.5% | +3.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,928 | 14.1% | −5.4 | |
| Valid votes | 42,058 | |||
| Majority | 4,572 | 10.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ilford South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,351 votes (48.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ilford South in 1987?
4,572 votes (10.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ilford South in 1987?
71.8% of the 58,572 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,058 votes).
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