1997 general election · London
Poplar and Canning Town: 1997 general election result
Labour won Poplar and Canning Town at the 1997 general election with a majority of 18,915. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,91548.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.7%39,268 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,068
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,807 | 63.2% | |
| Conservative | 5,892 | 15.0% | |
| Others | 4,497 | 11.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,072 | 10.4% | |
| Valid votes | 39,268 | ||
| Majority | 18,915 | 48.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Poplar and Canning Town at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,807 votes (63.2%).
What was the majority in Poplar and Canning Town in 1997?
18,915 votes (48.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Poplar and Canning Town in 1997?
57.7% of the 68,068 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,268 votes).
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