1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley West and Penistone: 1997 general election result
Labour won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,267. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,26740.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.0%42,208 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,912
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,017 | 59.3% | |
| Conservative | 7,750 | 18.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,613 | 18.0% | |
| Others | 1,828 | 4.3% | |
| Valid votes | 42,208 | ||
| Majority | 17,267 | 40.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,017 votes (59.3%).
What was the majority in Barnsley West and Penistone in 1997?
17,267 votes (40.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley West and Penistone in 1997?
65.0% of the 64,912 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,208 votes).
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