1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South and Morley: 1987 general election result
Labour won Leeds South and Morley at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,711. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,71115.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%43,490 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,726
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,551 | 49.6% | +3.6 | |
| Conservative | 14,840 | 34.1% | +2.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,099 | 16.3% | −6.0 | |
| Valid votes | 43,490 | |||
| Majority | 6,711 | 15.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South and Morley at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,551 votes (49.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Leeds South and Morley in 1987?
6,711 votes (15.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds South and Morley in 1987?
71.6% of the 60,726 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,490 votes).
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