1987 general election · North West
Littleborough and Saddleworth: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Littleborough and Saddleworth at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,202. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,20212.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%51,151 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,074
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,027 | 43.1% | +0.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,825 | 30.9% | −0.1 | |
| Labour | 13,299 | 26.0% | +0.7 | |
| Valid votes | 51,151 | |||
| Majority | 6,202 | 12.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Littleborough and Saddleworth at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,027 votes (43.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Littleborough and Saddleworth in 1987?
6,202 votes (12.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Littleborough and Saddleworth in 1987?
77.4% of the 66,074 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,151 votes).
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