1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Leeds North West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 5,201. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,20110.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%51,632 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,227
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,480 | 43.5% | −3.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,279 | 33.5% | +4.5 | |
| Labour | 11,210 | 21.7% | −0.5 | |
| Others | 663 | 1.3% | −1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 51,632 | |||
| Majority | 5,201 | 10.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,480 votes (43.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Leeds North West in 1987?
5,201 votes (10.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Leeds North West in 1987?
75.7% of the 68,227 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,632 votes).
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