1987 general election · North West
South Ribble: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won South Ribble at the 1987 general election with a majority of 8,430. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,43014.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.5%59,582 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,177
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,133 | 47.2% | −1.9 | |
| Labour | 19,703 | 33.1% | +6.5 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,746 | 19.7% | −4.6 | |
| Valid votes | 59,582 | |||
| Majority | 8,430 | 14.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Ribble at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,133 votes (47.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Ribble in 1987?
8,430 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Ribble in 1987?
82.5% of the 72,177 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,582 votes).
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