1997 general election · London
Lewisham West: 1997 general election result
Labour won Lewisham West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,317. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,31738.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.0%37,564 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,659
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,273 | 62.0% | |
| Conservative | 8,956 | 23.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,672 | 9.8% | |
| Others | 1,663 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 37,564 | ||
| Majority | 14,317 | 38.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham West at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,273 votes (62.0%).
What was the majority in Lewisham West in 1997?
14,317 votes (38.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewisham West in 1997?
64.0% of the 58,659 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,564 votes).
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