1997 general election · North East
Tyne Bridge: 1997 general election result
Labour won Tyne Bridge at the 1997 general election with a majority of 22,906. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,90665.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.1%34,850 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,058
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,767 | 76.8% | |
| Conservative | 3,861 | 11.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,785 | 8.0% | |
| Others | 1,437 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 34,850 | ||
| Majority | 22,906 | 65.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tyne Bridge at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,767 votes (76.8%).
What was the majority in Tyne Bridge in 1997?
22,906 votes (65.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Tyne Bridge in 1997?
57.1% of the 61,058 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,850 votes).
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