1987 general election · West Midlands
Shropshire North: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Shropshire North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,415. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,41524.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%58,221 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,122
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,385 | 52.2% | −1.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,970 | 27.4% | −4.1 | |
| Labour | 11,866 | 20.4% | +5.6 | |
| Valid votes | 58,221 | |||
| Majority | 14,415 | 24.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Shropshire North at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,385 votes (52.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Shropshire North in 1987?
14,415 votes (24.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Shropshire North in 1987?
75.5% of the 77,122 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,221 votes).
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