1997 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Shettleston: 1997 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,868. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,86859.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.7%26,813 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,104
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,616 | 73.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,748 | 14.0% | |
| Conservative | 1,484 | 5.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,061 | 4.0% | |
| Others | 904 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 26,813 | ||
| Majority | 15,868 | 59.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,616 votes (73.2%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Shettleston in 1997?
15,868 votes (59.2% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Shettleston in 1997?
55.7% of the 48,104 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,813 votes).
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