1987 general election · London
Richmond and Barnes: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Richmond and Barnes at the 1987 general election with a majority of 1,766. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7663.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.2%45,529 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,700
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,729 | 47.7% | +1.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,963 | 43.9% | −2.5 | |
| Labour | 3,227 | 7.1% | 0 | |
| Others | 610 | 1.3% | +1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 45,529 | |||
| Majority | 1,766 | 3.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Richmond and Barnes at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,729 votes (47.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Richmond and Barnes in 1987?
1,766 votes (3.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Richmond and Barnes in 1987?
83.2% of the 54,700 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,529 votes).
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