1997 general election · London
Leyton and Wanstead: 1997 general election result
Labour won Leyton and Wanstead at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,186. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,18638.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.2%39,322 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,176
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,922 | 60.8% | |
| Conservative | 8,736 | 22.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,920 | 15.1% | |
| Others | 744 | 1.9% | |
| Valid votes | 39,322 | ||
| Majority | 15,186 | 38.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Leyton and Wanstead at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,922 votes (60.8%).
What was the majority in Leyton and Wanstead in 1997?
15,186 votes (38.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leyton and Wanstead in 1997?
63.2% of the 62,176 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,322 votes).
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