1997 general election · North West
West Lancashire: 1997 general election result
Labour won West Lancashire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,119. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,11931.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%54,729 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,320
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,022 | 60.3% | |
| Conservative | 15,903 | 29.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,938 | 7.2% | |
| Others | 1,866 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 54,729 | ||
| Majority | 17,119 | 31.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Lancashire at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,022 votes (60.3%).
What was the majority in West Lancashire in 1997?
17,119 votes (31.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Lancashire in 1997?
74.6% of the 73,320 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,729 votes).
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