1997 general election · North West
Ellesmere Port and Neston: 1997 general election result
Labour won Ellesmere Port and Neston at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,035. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,03530.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%52,563 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,573
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,310 | 59.6% | |
| Conservative | 15,275 | 29.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,673 | 8.9% | |
| Others | 1,305 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 52,563 | ||
| Majority | 16,035 | 30.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ellesmere Port and Neston at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,310 votes (59.6%).
What was the majority in Ellesmere Port and Neston in 1997?
16,035 votes (30.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ellesmere Port and Neston in 1997?
77.8% of the 67,573 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,563 votes).
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