1987 general election · West Midlands
Wyre Forest: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Wyre Forest at the 1987 general election with a majority of 7,224. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,22413.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%54,895 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,784
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,877 | 47.1% | −1.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,653 | 34.0% | +1.6 | |
| Labour | 10,365 | 18.9% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 54,895 | |||
| Majority | 7,224 | 13.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wyre Forest at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,877 votes (47.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wyre Forest in 1987?
7,224 votes (13.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wyre Forest in 1987?
77.6% of the 70,784 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,895 votes).
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