1987 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne East: 1987 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 12,500. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,50029.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.6%41,944 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,369
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,677 | 56.5% | +10.9 | |
| Conservative | 11,177 | 26.7% | −1.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,728 | 16.0% | −10.7 | |
| Others | 362 | 0.9% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 41,944 | |||
| Majority | 12,500 | 29.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne East at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,677 votes (56.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne East in 1987?
12,500 votes (29.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne East in 1987?
70.6% of the 59,369 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,944 votes).
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