1987 general election · Scotland
Tayside North: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Tayside North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 5,016. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,01612.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%40,349 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,985
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,307 | 45.4% | −5.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 13,291 | 32.9% | +8.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,201 | 12.9% | −6.3 | |
| Labour | 3,550 | 8.8% | +3.4 | |
| Valid votes | 40,349 | |||
| Majority | 5,016 | 12.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Tayside North at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,307 votes (45.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Tayside North in 1987?
5,016 votes (12.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Tayside North in 1987?
74.7% of the 53,985 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,349 votes).
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