1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Shipley: 1997 general election result
Labour won Shipley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,996. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,9965.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%52,872 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,281
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,962 | 43.4% | |
| Conservative | 19,966 | 37.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,984 | 15.1% | |
| Others | 1,960 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 52,872 | ||
| Majority | 2,996 | 5.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Shipley at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,962 votes (43.4%).
What was the majority in Shipley in 1997?
2,996 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Shipley in 1997?
76.3% of the 69,281 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,872 votes).
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