1997 general election · North West
Manchester Withington: 1997 general election result
Labour won Manchester Withington at the 1997 general election with a majority of 18,581. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,58142.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.8%44,027 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,894
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,103 | 61.6% | |
| Conservative | 8,522 | 19.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,000 | 13.6% | |
| Others | 2,402 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,027 | ||
| Majority | 18,581 | 42.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Withington at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,103 votes (61.6%).
What was the majority in Manchester Withington in 1997?
18,581 votes (42.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Withington in 1997?
65.8% of the 66,894 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,027 votes).
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