1987 general election · London
Lewisham Deptford: 1987 general election result
Labour won Lewisham Deptford at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,771. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,77117.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.9%37,758 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,151
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,724 | 49.6% | +1.3 | |
| Conservative | 11,953 | 31.7% | +0.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,513 | 17.3% | −1.5 | |
| Others | 568 | 1.5% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 37,758 | |||
| Majority | 6,771 | 17.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham Deptford at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,724 votes (49.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Lewisham Deptford in 1987?
6,771 votes (17.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewisham Deptford in 1987?
64.9% of the 58,151 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,758 votes).
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