1987 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne North: 1987 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 5,243. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,24310.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%52,520 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,178
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,424 | 42.7% | +5.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,181 | 32.7% | +2.8 | |
| Conservative | 12,915 | 24.6% | −7.9 | |
| Valid votes | 52,520 | |||
| Majority | 5,243 | 10.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne North at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,424 votes (42.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne North in 1987?
5,243 votes (10.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne North in 1987?
75.9% of the 69,178 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,520 votes).
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