1987 general election · North West
Penrith and the Border: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Border at the 1987 general election with a majority of 17,366. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,36631.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.5%55,005 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,994
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,148 | 60.3% | +1.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,782 | 28.7% | +0.8 | |
| Labour | 6,075 | 11.0% | −2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 55,005 | |||
| Majority | 17,366 | 31.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Border at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,148 votes (60.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Penrith and the Border in 1987?
17,366 votes (31.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Border in 1987?
77.5% of the 70,994 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,005 votes).
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