1997 general election · North East
Blyth Valley: 1997 general election result
Labour won Blyth Valley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,736. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,73641.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%42,482 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,761
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,276 | 64.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,540 | 22.5% | |
| Conservative | 5,666 | 13.3% | |
| Valid votes | 42,482 | ||
| Majority | 17,736 | 41.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blyth Valley at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,276 votes (64.2%).
What was the majority in Blyth Valley in 1997?
17,736 votes (41.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Blyth Valley in 1997?
68.8% of the 61,761 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,482 votes).
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