1997 general election · Scotland
West Renfrewshire: 1997 general election result
Labour won West Renfrewshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,979. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,97920.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%39,786 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,348
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,525 | 46.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 10,546 | 26.5% | |
| Conservative | 7,387 | 18.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,045 | 7.7% | |
| Others | 283 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 39,786 | ||
| Majority | 7,979 | 20.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Renfrewshire at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,525 votes (46.6%).
What was the majority in West Renfrewshire in 1997?
7,979 votes (20.1% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in West Renfrewshire in 1997?
76.0% of the 52,348 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,786 votes).
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