1987 general election · South West
Westbury: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Westbury at the 1987 general election with a majority of 10,097. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,09715.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%66,397 valid votes
- Electorate
- 84,860
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,256 | 51.6% | +0.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 24,159 | 36.4% | −1.0 | |
| Labour | 7,982 | 12.0% | +2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 66,397 | |||
| Majority | 10,097 | 15.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Westbury at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,256 votes (51.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Westbury in 1987?
10,097 votes (15.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Westbury in 1987?
78.2% of the 84,860 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,397 votes).
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