1997 general election · London
Lewisham Deptford: 1997 general election result
Labour won Lewisham Deptford at the 1997 general election with a majority of 18,878. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,87856.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.9%33,644 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,141
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,827 | 70.8% | |
| Conservative | 4,949 | 14.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,004 | 8.9% | |
| Others | 1,864 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 33,644 | ||
| Majority | 18,878 | 56.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham Deptford at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,827 votes (70.8%).
What was the majority in Lewisham Deptford in 1997?
18,878 votes (56.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewisham Deptford in 1997?
57.9% of the 58,141 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,644 votes).
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