1997 general election · London
Hackney South and Shoreditch: 1997 general election result
Labour won Hackney South and Shoreditch at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,990. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,99044.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.5%33,762 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,000
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,048 | 59.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,058 | 15.0% | |
| Conservative | 4,494 | 13.3% | |
| Others | 4,162 | 12.3% | |
| Valid votes | 33,762 | ||
| Majority | 14,990 | 44.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hackney South and Shoreditch at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,048 votes (59.4%).
What was the majority in Hackney South and Shoreditch in 1997?
14,990 votes (44.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Hackney South and Shoreditch in 1997?
54.5% of the 62,000 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,762 votes).
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