1987 general election · North East
Sunderland North: 1987 general election result
Labour won Sunderland North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,672. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,67227.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%53,380 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,674
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,767 | 55.8% | +9.5 | |
| Conservative | 15,095 | 28.3% | −4.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,518 | 16.0% | −5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 53,380 | |||
| Majority | 14,672 | 27.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland North at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,767 votes (55.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sunderland North in 1987?
14,672 votes (27.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland North in 1987?
70.5% of the 75,674 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,380 votes).
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