2001 general election · North West
Penrith and the Border: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Border at the 2001 general election with a majority of 14,677. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,67733.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.5%44,249 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,605
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,302 | 54.9% | +7.3 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,625 | 21.8% | −4.9 | |
| Labour | 8,177 | 18.5% | −3.1 | |
| Others | 2,145 | 4.9% | +0.7 | |
| Valid votes | 44,249 | |||
| Majority | 14,677 | 33.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Border at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,302 votes (54.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Penrith and the Border in 2001?
14,677 votes (33.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Border in 2001?
64.5% of the 68,605 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,249 votes).
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