1987 general election · London
Islington South and Finsbury: 1987 general election result
Labour won Islington South and Finsbury at the 1987 general election with a majority of 805. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8052.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%41,218 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,910
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,511 | 40.1% | +3.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,706 | 38.1% | +2.8 | |
| Conservative | 8,482 | 20.6% | −6.1 | |
| Others | 519 | 1.3% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 41,218 | |||
| Majority | 805 | 2.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Islington South and Finsbury at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,511 votes (40.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Islington South and Finsbury in 1987?
805 votes (2.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Islington South and Finsbury in 1987?
71.2% of the 57,910 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,218 votes).
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