1997 general election · North East
North Tyneside: 1997 general election result
Labour won North Tyneside at the 1997 general election with a majority of 26,643. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 26,64359.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.9%45,121 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,449
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,810 | 72.7% | |
| Conservative | 6,167 | 13.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,762 | 10.6% | |
| Others | 1,382 | 3.1% | |
| Valid votes | 45,121 | ||
| Majority | 26,643 | 59.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Tyneside at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,810 votes (72.7%).
What was the majority in North Tyneside in 1997?
26,643 votes (59.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Tyneside in 1997?
67.9% of the 66,449 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,121 votes).
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