1997 general election · Scotland
Falkirk West: 1997 general election result
Labour won Falkirk West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,783. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,78335.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%38,370 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,850
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,772 | 59.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,989 | 23.4% | |
| Conservative | 4,639 | 12.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,970 | 5.1% | |
| Valid votes | 38,370 | ||
| Majority | 13,783 | 35.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Falkirk West at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,772 votes (59.4%).
What was the majority in Falkirk West in 1997?
13,783 votes (35.9% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Falkirk West in 1997?
72.6% of the 52,850 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,370 votes).
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