1997 general election · Scotland
Western Isles: 1997 general election result
Labour won Western Isles at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,576. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,57622.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%16,106 valid votes
- Electorate
- 22,983
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 8,955 | 55.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,379 | 33.4% | |
| Conservative | 1,071 | 6.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 495 | 3.1% | |
| Others | 206 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 16,106 | ||
| Majority | 3,576 | 22.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Western Isles at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 8,955 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Western Isles in 1997?
3,576 votes (22.2% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Western Isles in 1997?
70.1% of the 22,983 registered electors cast a valid vote (16,106 votes).
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