1987 general election · London
Old Bexley and Sidcup: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Old Bexley and Sidcup at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,274. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,27441.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%39,188 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,831
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,350 | 62.1% | +1.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,076 | 20.6% | −5.5 | |
| Labour | 6,762 | 17.3% | +3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 39,188 | |||
| Majority | 16,274 | 41.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Old Bexley and Sidcup at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,350 votes (62.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Old Bexley and Sidcup in 1987?
16,274 votes (41.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Old Bexley and Sidcup in 1987?
77.1% of the 50,831 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,188 votes).
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