1997 general election · North West
Stretford and Urmston: 1997 general election result
Labour won Stretford and Urmston at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,640. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,64028.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%48,695 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,913
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,480 | 58.5% | |
| Conservative | 14,840 | 30.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,978 | 8.2% | |
| Others | 1,397 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 48,695 | ||
| Majority | 13,640 | 28.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Stretford and Urmston at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,480 votes (58.5%).
What was the majority in Stretford and Urmston in 1997?
13,640 votes (28.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stretford and Urmston in 1997?
69.7% of the 69,913 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,695 votes).
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