1997 general election · North West
Manchester Blackley: 1997 general election result
Labour won Manchester Blackley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,588. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,58854.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.2%35,756 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,474
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,042 | 70.0% | |
| Conservative | 5,454 | 15.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,937 | 11.0% | |
| Others | 1,323 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 35,756 | ||
| Majority | 19,588 | 54.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Blackley at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,042 votes (70.0%).
What was the majority in Manchester Blackley in 1997?
19,588 votes (54.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Blackley in 1997?
57.2% of the 62,474 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,756 votes).
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