1987 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich West: 1987 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 5,253. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,25313.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.0%39,474 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,944
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,925 | 50.5% | −0.3 | |
| Conservative | 14,672 | 37.2% | +4.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,877 | 12.4% | −4.0 | |
| Valid votes | 39,474 | |||
| Majority | 5,253 | 13.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich West at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,925 votes (50.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Bromwich West in 1987?
5,253 votes (13.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich West in 1987?
67.0% of the 58,944 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,474 votes).
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