Pontypridd: 1987 general election result
Labour won Pontypridd at the 1987 general election with a majority of 17,277. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,27736.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%46,930 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,255
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,422 | 56.3% | +10.7 | |
| Conservative | 9,145 | 19.5% | −3.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,865 | 18.9% | −7.0 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,498 | 5.3% | +0.7 | |
| Valid votes | 46,930 | |||
| Majority | 17,277 | 36.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Pontypridd at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,422 votes (56.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Pontypridd in 1987?
17,277 votes (36.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontypridd in 1987?
76.6% of the 61,255 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,930 votes).
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