1997 general election · London
Barking: 1997 general election result
Labour won Barking at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,896. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,89648.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.7%32,964 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,458
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,698 | 65.8% | |
| Conservative | 5,802 | 17.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,128 | 9.5% | |
| Others | 2,336 | 7.1% | |
| Valid votes | 32,964 | ||
| Majority | 15,896 | 48.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barking at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,698 votes (65.8%).
What was the majority in Barking in 1997?
15,896 votes (48.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barking in 1997?
61.7% of the 53,458 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,964 votes).
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