Bow and Poplar — UK General Election Results
Bow and Poplar was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 8,404 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Bow and Poplar from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ian Mikardo (Labour) | 15,878 | 49.6% | Eric Flounders (Liberal) | 5,861 (18.3 pts) | 55.4% |
| 1987 | Mildred Gordon (Labour) | 15,746 | 46.4% | Eric Flounders (Liberal) | 4,631 (13.6 pts) | 57.4% |
| 1992 | Mildred Gordon (Labour) | 18,487 | 49.5% | Peter Hughes (Liberal Democrat) | 8,404 (22.5 pts) | 67.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo | Labour | 15,878 | 49.6% | Yes |
| Eric Flounders | Liberal | 10,017 | 31.3% | No |
| Stephen Ronald Eyres | Conservative | 5,129 | 16.0% | No |
| Sylvia Bartlett | National Front | 596 | 1.9% | No |
| Albert John Snookes | Independent Labour | 266 | 0.8% | No |
| Keith Richard Scotcher | Workers Revolutionary | 117 | 0.4% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Gordon | Labour | 15,746 | 46.4% | Yes |
| Eric Flounders | Liberal | 11,115 | 32.7% | No |
| David Hughes | Conservative | 6,810 | 20.1% | No |
| Peter Chappell | Workers Revolutionary | 276 | 0.8% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Gordon | Labour | 18,487 | 49.5% | Yes |
| Peter Hughes | Liberal Democrat | 10,083 | 27.0% | No |
| Simon Pearce | Conservative | 6,876 | 18.4% | No |
| John Tyndall | BNP | 1,107 | 3.0% | No |
| Steve Petter | Green | 612 | 1.6% | No |
| William Hite | Natural Law | 158 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Bow and Poplar has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bow and Poplar in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Bow and Poplar in 1992 with 18,487 votes (49.5%), a majority of 8,404 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Bow and Poplar since 1983?
Since 1983, Bow and Poplar has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Bow and Poplar?
The closest result on record for Bow and Poplar was 1987, when Labour beat Liberal by just 4,631 votes (13.6 percentage points).