1997 general election · Scotland
Eastwood: 1997 general election result
Labour won Eastwood at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,236. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,2366.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%52,252 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,769
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,766 | 39.7% | |
| Conservative | 17,530 | 33.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,826 | 13.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,110 | 11.7% | |
| Others | 1,020 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,252 | ||
| Majority | 3,236 | 6.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Eastwood at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,766 votes (39.7%).
What was the majority in Eastwood in 1997?
3,236 votes (6.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Eastwood in 1997?
78.3% of the 66,769 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,252 votes).
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