Torfaen: 1987 general election result
Labour won Torfaen at the 1987 general election with a majority of 17,550. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,55038.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%45,263 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,896
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,577 | 58.7% | +11.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,027 | 19.9% | −8.4 | |
| Conservative | 8,632 | 19.1% | −3.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 577 | 1.3% | −0.8 | |
| Others | 450 | 1.0% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 45,263 | |||
| Majority | 17,550 | 38.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Torfaen at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,577 votes (58.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Torfaen in 1987?
17,550 votes (38.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Torfaen in 1987?
75.6% of the 59,896 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,263 votes).
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