1987 general election · Scotland
Paisley North: 1987 general election result
Labour won Paisley North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,442. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,44239.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%36,381 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,487
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,193 | 55.5% | +9.9 | |
| Conservative | 5,751 | 15.8% | −5.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,741 | 15.8% | −7.9 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,696 | 12.9% | +4.9 | |
| Valid votes | 36,381 | |||
| Majority | 14,442 | 39.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Paisley North at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,193 votes (55.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Paisley North in 1987?
14,442 votes (39.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Paisley North in 1987?
73.5% of the 49,487 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,381 votes).
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