1987 general election · North West
Westmorland and Lonsdale: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,920. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,92028.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%52,566 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,237
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,259 | 57.6% | −3.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,339 | 29.2% | +2.0 | |
| Labour | 6,968 | 13.3% | +3.4 | |
| Valid votes | 52,566 | |||
| Majority | 14,920 | 28.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,259 votes (57.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 1987?
14,920 votes (28.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 1987?
74.8% of the 70,237 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,566 votes).
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