1997 general election · North West
Liverpool Riverside: 1997 general election result
Labour won Liverpool Riverside at the 1997 general election with a majority of 21,799. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,79957.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 51.6%38,135 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,954
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,858 | 70.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,059 | 13.3% | |
| Conservative | 3,635 | 9.5% | |
| Others | 2,583 | 6.8% | |
| Valid votes | 38,135 | ||
| Majority | 21,799 | 57.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Liverpool Riverside at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,858 votes (70.4%).
What was the majority in Liverpool Riverside in 1997?
21,799 votes (57.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Liverpool Riverside in 1997?
51.6% of the 73,954 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,135 votes).
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