1997 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Yardley: 1997 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Yardley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,315. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,31514.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%37,787 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,151
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,778 | 47.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,463 | 33.0% | |
| Conservative | 6,736 | 17.8% | |
| Others | 810 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 37,787 | ||
| Majority | 5,315 | 14.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Yardley at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,778 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Yardley in 1997?
5,315 votes (14.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Yardley in 1997?
71.1% of the 53,151 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,787 votes).
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