1997 general election · London
Islington South and Finsbury: 1997 general election result
Labour won Islington South and Finsbury at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,563. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,56341.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.7%35,316 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,468
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,079 | 62.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,516 | 21.3% | |
| Conservative | 4,587 | 13.0% | |
| Others | 1,134 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 35,316 | ||
| Majority | 14,563 | 41.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Islington South and Finsbury at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,079 votes (62.5%).
What was the majority in Islington South and Finsbury in 1997?
14,563 votes (41.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Islington South and Finsbury in 1997?
63.7% of the 55,468 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,316 votes).
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