1997 general election · Scotland
Motherwell and Wishaw: 1997 general election result
Labour won Motherwell and Wishaw at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,791. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,79134.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%36,619 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,252
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,020 | 57.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,229 | 22.5% | |
| Conservative | 4,024 | 11.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,331 | 6.4% | |
| Others | 1,015 | 2.8% | |
| Valid votes | 36,619 | ||
| Majority | 12,791 | 34.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Motherwell and Wishaw at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,020 votes (57.4%).
What was the majority in Motherwell and Wishaw in 1997?
12,791 votes (34.9% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Motherwell and Wishaw in 1997?
70.1% of the 52,252 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,619 votes).
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