Milton Keynes — UK General Election Results
Milton Keynes was won by Conservative at the 1987 general election, with a majority of 13,701 votes over Social Democratic Party. This page covers every general election in Milton Keynes from 1983 to 1987.
Full Election History, 1983–1987
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | William Benyon (Conservative) | 28,181 | 48.0% | Janet Mary Nightingale (Social Democratic Party) | 11,522 (19.6 pts) | 74.0% |
| 1987 | William Benyon (Conservative) | 35,396 | 47.8% | Bill Rodgers (Social Democratic Party) | 13,701 (18.5 pts) | 76.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Benyon | Conservative | 28,181 | 48.0% | Yes |
| Janet Mary Nightingale | Social Democratic Party | 16,659 | 28.4% | No |
| James Thakoordin | Labour | 13,045 | 22.2% | No |
| Alan Herbert Francis | Green | 494 | 0.8% | No |
| Ronald Rickcord | BNP | 290 | 0.5% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Benyon | Conservative | 35,396 | 47.8% | Yes |
| Bill Rodgers | Social Democratic Party | 21,695 | 29.3% | No |
| Yvonne Valeric Anne Brownfield-Pope | Labour | 16,111 | 21.8% | No |
| Alan Herbert Francis | Green | 810 | 1.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Milton Keynes has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Milton Keynes in the 1987 general election?
Conservative won Milton Keynes in 1987 with 35,396 votes (47.8%), a majority of 13,701 votes over Social Democratic Party in second place.
Which parties have won Milton Keynes since 1983?
Since 1983, Milton Keynes has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Milton Keynes?
The closest result on record for Milton Keynes was 1987, when Conservative beat Social Democratic Party by just 13,701 votes (18.5 percentage points).