1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Skipton and Ripon: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Skipton and Ripon at the 1987 general election with a majority of 17,174. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,17430.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%56,171 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,199
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,128 | 59.0% | −1.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,954 | 28.4% | −3.3 | |
| Labour | 6,264 | 11.2% | +3.4 | |
| Others | 825 | 1.5% | +1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 56,171 | |||
| Majority | 17,174 | 30.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Skipton and Ripon at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,128 votes (59.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Skipton and Ripon in 1987?
17,174 votes (30.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Skipton and Ripon in 1987?
77.8% of the 72,199 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,171 votes).
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