1997 general election · North East
Berwick-upon-Tweed: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Berwick-upon-Tweed at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,042. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 8,04219.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%41,803 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,878
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 19,007 | 45.5% | |
| Labour | 10,965 | 26.2% | |
| Conservative | 10,056 | 24.1% | |
| Others | 1,775 | 4.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,803 | ||
| Majority | 8,042 | 19.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Berwick-upon-Tweed at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 19,007 votes (45.5%).
What was the majority in Berwick-upon-Tweed in 1997?
8,042 votes (19.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Berwick-upon-Tweed in 1997?
73.5% of the 56,878 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,803 votes).
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