1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 1987 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 4,692 (Lab gain from Alliance). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,6929.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%48,648 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,344
- Result
- Lab gain from Alliance
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,032 | 43.2% | +9.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,340 | 33.6% | −4.8 | |
| Conservative | 11,276 | 23.2% | −3.7 | |
| Valid votes | 48,648 | |||
| Majority | 4,692 | 9.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,032 votes (43.2%). Result: Lab gain from Alliance.
What was the majority in Leeds West in 1987?
4,692 votes (9.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 1987?
73.3% of the 66,344 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,648 votes).
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