1997 general election · North West
Barrow and Furness: 1997 general election result
Labour won Barrow and Furness at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,497. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,49730.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%48,230 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,007
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,630 | 57.3% | |
| Conservative | 13,133 | 27.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,264 | 8.8% | |
| Others | 3,203 | 6.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,230 | ||
| Majority | 14,497 | 30.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barrow and Furness at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,630 votes (57.3%).
What was the majority in Barrow and Furness in 1997?
14,497 votes (30.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barrow and Furness in 1997?
72.0% of the 67,007 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,230 votes).
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