1987 general election · London
Sutton and Cheam: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Sutton and Cheam at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,718. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,71832.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%48,904 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,850
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,710 | 60.8% | +3.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,992 | 28.6% | −6.6 | |
| Labour | 5,202 | 10.6% | +3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 48,904 | |||
| Majority | 15,718 | 32.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton and Cheam at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,710 votes (60.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sutton and Cheam in 1987?
15,718 votes (32.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sutton and Cheam in 1987?
76.6% of the 63,850 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,904 votes).
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