1987 general election · London
Lewisham West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewisham West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 3,772. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,7728.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%45,465 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,923
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,995 | 46.2% | +2.2 | |
| Labour | 17,223 | 37.9% | −0.5 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,247 | 15.9% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 45,465 | |||
| Majority | 3,772 | 8.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,995 votes (46.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Lewisham West in 1987?
3,772 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lewisham West in 1987?
72.3% of the 62,923 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,465 votes).
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