1987 general election · London
Lewisham East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewisham East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 4,814. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,81410.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%44,050 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,627
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,873 | 45.1% | +4.8 | |
| Labour | 15,059 | 34.2% | −1.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,118 | 20.7% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 44,050 | |||
| Majority | 4,814 | 10.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,873 votes (45.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Lewisham East in 1987?
4,814 votes (10.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lewisham East in 1987?
73.9% of the 59,627 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,050 votes).
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