1987 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich East: 1987 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 983. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9832.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%42,609 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,239
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,162 | 42.6% | +4.5 | |
| Conservative | 17,179 | 40.3% | +2.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,268 | 17.1% | −7.4 | |
| Valid votes | 42,609 | |||
| Majority | 983 | 2.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich East at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,162 votes (42.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Bromwich East in 1987?
983 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich East in 1987?
73.2% of the 58,239 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,609 votes).
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