1997 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh: 1997 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh East and Musselburgh at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,530. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,53034.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.6%42,118 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,648
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,564 | 53.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,034 | 19.1% | |
| Conservative | 6,483 | 15.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,511 | 10.7% | |
| Others | 526 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 42,118 | ||
| Majority | 14,530 | 34.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East and Musselburgh at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,564 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh in 1997?
14,530 votes (34.5% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh in 1997?
70.6% of the 59,648 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,118 votes).
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