1997 general election · West Midlands
Shrewsbury and Atcham: 1997 general election result
Labour won Shrewsbury and Atcham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,670. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,6703.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%55,344 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,563
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,484 | 37.0% | |
| Conservative | 18,814 | 34.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,838 | 25.0% | |
| Others | 2,208 | 4.0% | |
| Valid votes | 55,344 | ||
| Majority | 1,670 | 3.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Shrewsbury and Atcham at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,484 votes (37.0%).
What was the majority in Shrewsbury and Atcham in 1997?
1,670 votes (3.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Shrewsbury and Atcham in 1997?
75.2% of the 73,563 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,344 votes).
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