Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney: 1997 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney at the 1997 general election with a majority of 27,086. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 27,08669.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.3%39,141 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,507
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,012 | 76.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,926 | 7.5% | |
| Conservative | 2,508 | 6.4% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,344 | 6.0% | |
| Others | 1,351 | 3.5% | |
| Valid votes | 39,141 | ||
| Majority | 27,086 | 69.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,012 votes (76.7%).
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney in 1997?
27,086 votes (69.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney in 1997?
69.3% of the 56,507 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,141 votes).
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