2001 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley West and Penistone: 2001 general election result
Labour won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 2001 general election with a majority of 12,352. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,35235.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 52.9%34,564 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,291
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,244 | 58.6% | −0.7 | |
| Conservative | 7,892 | 22.8% | +4.5 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,428 | 18.6% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 34,564 | |||
| Majority | 12,352 | 35.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 2001 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,244 votes (58.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Barnsley West and Penistone in 2001?
12,352 votes (35.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley West and Penistone in 2001?
52.9% of the 65,291 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,564 votes).
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