Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney: 1987 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney at the 1987 general election with a majority of 28,130. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 28,13063.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%44,328 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,285
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,400 | 75.4% | +8.0 | |
| Conservative | 5,270 | 11.9% | −0.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 3,573 | 8.1% | −6.6 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,085 | 4.7% | −0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 44,328 | |||
| Majority | 28,130 | 63.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,400 votes (75.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney in 1987?
28,130 votes (63.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney in 1987?
76.1% of the 58,285 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,328 votes).
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