1987 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne Central: 1987 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne Central at the 1987 general election with a majority of 2,483 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,4835.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%46,182 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,682
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,416 | 44.2% | +8.4 | |
| Conservative | 17,933 | 38.8% | −2.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,304 | 15.8% | −6.5 | |
| Others | 529 | 1.2% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 46,182 | |||
| Majority | 2,483 | 5.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne Central at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,416 votes (44.2%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne Central in 1987?
2,483 votes (5.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne Central in 1987?
72.5% of the 63,682 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,182 votes).
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