1997 general election · North East
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland: 1997 general election result
Labour won Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,607. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,60719.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%53,587 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,481
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,319 | 54.7% | |
| Conservative | 18,712 | 34.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,004 | 7.5% | |
| Others | 1,552 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,587 | ||
| Majority | 10,607 | 19.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,319 votes (54.7%).
What was the majority in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland in 1997?
10,607 votes (19.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland in 1997?
76.0% of the 70,481 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,587 votes).
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