1997 general election · London
Erith and Thamesmead: 1997 general election result
Labour won Erith and Thamesmead at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,424. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,42441.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.6%41,587 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,417
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,812 | 62.1% | |
| Conservative | 8,388 | 20.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,001 | 12.0% | |
| Others | 2,386 | 5.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,587 | ||
| Majority | 17,424 | 41.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Erith and Thamesmead at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,812 votes (62.1%).
What was the majority in Erith and Thamesmead in 1997?
17,424 votes (41.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Erith and Thamesmead in 1997?
65.6% of the 63,417 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,587 votes).
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