1987 general election · London
Wanstead and Woodfod: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Wanstead and Woodfod at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,412. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,41239.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%41,948 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,921
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,701 | 61.3% | +1.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,289 | 22.1% | −1.7 | |
| Labour | 6,958 | 16.6% | +3.1 | |
| Valid votes | 41,948 | |||
| Majority | 16,412 | 39.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wanstead and Woodfod at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,701 votes (61.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wanstead and Woodfod in 1987?
16,412 votes (39.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wanstead and Woodfod in 1987?
72.4% of the 57,921 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,948 votes).
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