1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Morley and Rothwell: 1997 general election result
Labour won Morley and Rothwell at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,750. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,75032.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.1%45,897 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,434
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,836 | 58.5% | |
| Conservative | 12,086 | 26.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,087 | 11.1% | |
| Others | 1,888 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 45,897 | ||
| Majority | 14,750 | 32.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Morley and Rothwell at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,836 votes (58.5%).
What was the majority in Morley and Rothwell in 1997?
14,750 votes (32.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Morley and Rothwell in 1997?
67.1% of the 68,434 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,897 votes).
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