1997 general election · London
Cities of London and Westminster: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Cities of London and Westminster at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,881. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,88112.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.2%40,155 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,035
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,981 | 47.3% | |
| Labour | 14,100 | 35.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,933 | 12.3% | |
| Others | 2,141 | 5.3% | |
| Valid votes | 40,155 | ||
| Majority | 4,881 | 12.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cities of London and Westminster at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,981 votes (47.3%).
What was the majority in Cities of London and Westminster in 1997?
4,881 votes (12.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cities of London and Westminster in 1997?
54.2% of the 74,035 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,155 votes).
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