1997 general election · West Midlands
Redditch: 1997 general election result
Labour won Redditch at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,125. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,12513.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%44,748 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,924
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,280 | 49.8% | |
| Conservative | 16,155 | 36.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,935 | 11.0% | |
| Others | 1,378 | 3.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,748 | ||
| Majority | 6,125 | 13.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Redditch at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,280 votes (49.8%).
What was the majority in Redditch in 1997?
6,125 votes (13.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Redditch in 1997?
73.4% of the 60,924 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,748 votes).
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