1987 general election · Scotland
Paisley South: 1987 general election result
Labour won Paisley South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,785. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,78541.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%38,479 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,127
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,611 | 56.2% | +14.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,826 | 15.1% | −9.0 | |
| Conservative | 5,644 | 14.7% | −6.1 | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,398 | 14.0% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 38,479 | |||
| Majority | 15,785 | 41.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Paisley South at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,611 votes (56.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Paisley South in 1987?
15,785 votes (41.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Paisley South in 1987?
75.3% of the 51,127 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,479 votes).
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