1997 general election · Scotland
Inverness East Nairn and Lochaber: 1997 general election result
Labour won Inverness East Nairn and Lochaber at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,339. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,3394.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%47,768 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,701
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,187 | 33.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 13,848 | 29.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,364 | 17.5% | |
| Conservative | 8,355 | 17.5% | |
| Others | 1,014 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 47,768 | ||
| Majority | 2,339 | 4.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Inverness East Nairn and Lochaber at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,187 votes (33.9%).
What was the majority in Inverness East Nairn and Lochaber in 1997?
2,339 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Inverness East Nairn and Lochaber in 1997?
72.7% of the 65,701 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,768 votes).
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