Political Developments: Losses for Conservatives in the 1987 Election Flashcards
1
Q
How many Scottish seats did the Conservatives win out of 72?
A
10
2
Q
How many Scottish seats did the Conservatives win out of 72, in 1983?
A
21
3
Q
How many Scottish seats did Labour gain in the 1987 election?
A
50
4
Q
What was significant about the number of Scottish seats gained for Labour in 1987?
A
It was their highest in history
5
Q
Did more people vote in the 1987 election compared to the 1983 election?
A
No
6
Q
What was the 1983 election voter turnout?
A
72%
7
Q
What was the 1987 election voter turnout?
A
75%
8
Q
What did the amount of seats won by Labour in Scotland show?
A
Scotland heavily disliked Thatcher’s policies
