1987 general election · West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent North: 1987 general election result
Labour won Stoke-on-Trent North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 8,513. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,51315.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%54,070 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,184
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,459 | 47.1% | +0.8 | |
| Conservative | 16,946 | 31.3% | +0.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,665 | 21.6% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 54,070 | |||
| Majority | 8,513 | 15.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke-on-Trent North at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,459 votes (47.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stoke-on-Trent North in 1987?
8,513 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke-on-Trent North in 1987?
72.9% of the 74,184 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,070 votes).
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