1987 general election · North West
Manchester Blackley: 1987 general election result
Labour won Manchester Blackley at the 1987 general election with a majority of 10,122. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,12223.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%42,871 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,814
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,476 | 52.4% | +4.4 | |
| Conservative | 12,354 | 28.8% | −3.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,041 | 18.8% | −0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 42,871 | |||
| Majority | 10,122 | 23.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Blackley at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,476 votes (52.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Blackley in 1987?
10,122 votes (23.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Blackley in 1987?
72.9% of the 58,814 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,871 votes).
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