1997 general election · West Midlands
Newcastle-under-Lyme: 1997 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-under-Lyme at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,206. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,20635.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%49,129 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,686
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,743 | 56.5% | |
| Conservative | 10,537 | 21.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,858 | 14.0% | |
| Others | 3,991 | 8.1% | |
| Valid votes | 49,129 | ||
| Majority | 17,206 | 35.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-under-Lyme at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,743 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1997?
17,206 votes (35.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1997?
73.7% of the 66,686 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,129 votes).
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