1997 general election · London
Beckenham: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Beckenham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,953. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,9539.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%54,350 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,126
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,084 | 42.5% | |
| Labour | 18,131 | 33.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,858 | 18.1% | |
| Others | 3,277 | 6.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,350 | ||
| Majority | 4,953 | 9.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Beckenham at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,084 votes (42.5%).
What was the majority in Beckenham in 1997?
4,953 votes (9.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Beckenham in 1997?
74.3% of the 73,126 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,350 votes).
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