1987 general election · North West
Oldham Central and Royton: 1987 general election result
Labour won Oldham Central and Royton at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,279. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,27913.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%45,195 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,277
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,759 | 48.1% | +6.7 | |
| Conservative | 15,480 | 34.3% | +0.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,956 | 17.6% | −6.9 | |
| Valid votes | 45,195 | |||
| Majority | 6,279 | 13.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham Central and Royton at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,759 votes (48.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Oldham Central and Royton in 1987?
6,279 votes (13.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham Central and Royton in 1987?
69.2% of the 65,277 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,195 votes).
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