1987 general election · North West
Wirral South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Wirral South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 10,963. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,96322.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%49,458 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,251
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,821 | 50.2% | −3.5 | |
| Labour | 13,858 | 28.0% | +5.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,779 | 21.8% | −1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 49,458 | |||
| Majority | 10,963 | 22.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wirral South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,821 votes (50.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wirral South in 1987?
10,963 votes (22.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wirral South in 1987?
79.4% of the 62,251 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,458 votes).
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