1997 general election · North West
Burnley: 1997 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,062. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,06237.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.9%45,245 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,582
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,210 | 57.9% | |
| Conservative | 9,148 | 20.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,877 | 17.4% | |
| Others | 2,010 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 45,245 | ||
| Majority | 17,062 | 37.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,210 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Burnley in 1997?
17,062 votes (37.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Burnley in 1997?
66.9% of the 67,582 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,245 votes).
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