1997 general election · London
Croydon Central: 1997 general election result
Labour won Croydon Central at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,897. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,8977.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.6%55,799 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,152
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,432 | 45.6% | |
| Conservative | 21,535 | 38.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,061 | 10.9% | |
| Others | 2,771 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 55,799 | ||
| Majority | 3,897 | 7.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon Central at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,432 votes (45.6%).
What was the majority in Croydon Central in 1997?
3,897 votes (7.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Croydon Central in 1997?
69.6% of the 80,152 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,799 votes).
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