1997 general election · North West
Knowsley North and Sefton East: 1997 general election result
Labour won Knowsley North and Sefton East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 26,147. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 26,14752.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%49,703 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,918
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,747 | 69.9% | |
| Conservative | 8,600 | 17.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,499 | 11.1% | |
| Others | 857 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 49,703 | ||
| Majority | 26,147 | 52.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Knowsley North and Sefton East at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,747 votes (69.9%).
What was the majority in Knowsley North and Sefton East in 1997?
26,147 votes (52.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Knowsley North and Sefton East in 1997?
70.1% of the 70,918 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,703 votes).
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