Newport West: 1987 general election result
Labour won Newport West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 2,708 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,7086.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%45,346 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,455
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,887 | 46.1% | +9.4 | |
| Conservative | 18,179 | 40.1% | +2.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,903 | 13.0% | −11.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 377 | 0.8% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 45,346 | |||
| Majority | 2,708 | 6.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newport West at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,887 votes (46.1%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Newport West in 1987?
2,708 votes (6.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newport West in 1987?
81.8% of the 55,455 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,346 votes).
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