1997 general election · North West
Liverpool Wavertree: 1997 general election result
Labour won Liverpool Wavertree at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,701. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,70142.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.7%45,918 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,251
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,592 | 64.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,891 | 21.5% | |
| Conservative | 4,944 | 10.8% | |
| Others | 1,491 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 45,918 | ||
| Majority | 19,701 | 42.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Liverpool Wavertree at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,592 votes (64.5%).
What was the majority in Liverpool Wavertree in 1997?
19,701 votes (42.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Liverpool Wavertree in 1997?
62.7% of the 73,251 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,918 votes).
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