1997 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne North: 1997 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne North at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,332. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,33242.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%45,229 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,385
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,125 | 62.2% | |
| Conservative | 8,793 | 19.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,578 | 14.5% | |
| Others | 1,733 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 45,229 | ||
| Majority | 19,332 | 42.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne North at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,125 votes (62.2%).
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne North in 1997?
19,332 votes (42.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne North in 1997?
69.2% of the 65,385 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,229 votes).
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