1987 general election · West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent Central: 1987 general election result
Labour won Stoke-on-Trent Central at the 1987 general election with a majority of 9,770. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,77021.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%45,376 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,987
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,842 | 52.5% | +4.5 | |
| Conservative | 14,072 | 31.0% | +1.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,462 | 16.4% | −5.0 | |
| Valid votes | 45,376 | |||
| Majority | 9,770 | 21.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke-on-Trent Central at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,842 votes (52.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stoke-on-Trent Central in 1987?
9,770 votes (21.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke-on-Trent Central in 1987?
68.8% of the 65,987 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,376 votes).
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