1987 general election · London
Newham North East: 1987 general election result
Labour won Newham North East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 8,236. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,23621.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.1%38,976 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,787
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,220 | 51.9% | +2.2 | |
| Conservative | 11,984 | 30.8% | +3.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,772 | 17.4% | −3.1 | |
| Valid votes | 38,976 | |||
| Majority | 8,236 | 21.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newham North East at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,220 votes (51.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newham North East in 1987?
8,236 votes (21.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newham North East in 1987?
64.1% of the 60,787 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,976 votes).
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