1997 general election · London
Ilford South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Ilford South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,200. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,20028.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%50,019 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,202
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,273 | 58.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,073 | 30.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,152 | 6.3% | |
| Others | 2,521 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 50,019 | ||
| Majority | 14,200 | 28.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ilford South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,273 votes (58.5%).
What was the majority in Ilford South in 1997?
14,200 votes (28.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ilford South in 1997?
70.2% of the 71,202 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,019 votes).
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