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UK Polling History: Election of 1 May 1997 – Erith and Thamesmead

Result summary

Parties
Labour Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Other
Votes 25,812 8,388 5,001 2,386
Votes gained
Share of votes 62.1% 20.2% 12.0% 5.7%
Share of eligible voters 40.7% 13.2% 7.9% 3.8%
Gain in share of votes
Gain in share of eligible voters
Total votes: 41,587
Electorate: 63,417
Turnout: 65.6%
Outcome: Labour hold

Polling history

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List of contests

« Constituency formed from
Erith and Crayford, Woolwich
1 May 1997
Date Type Parties
Labour Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Other UKIP Green Reform
UK
Brexit Others
Date Type Parties
Labour Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Other UKIP Green Reform
UK
Brexit Others
4 July 2024 General Election 22,246 5,564 1,872 3,482 5,944 1,271
12 December 2019 General Election 19,882 16,124 1,984 272 876 2,246 0
8 June 2017 General Election 25,585 15,571 750 323 1,728 507 0
7 May 2015 General Election 21,209 11,684 972 443 7,368 941 0
6 May 2010 General Election 19,068 13,365 5,116 3,466 1,139 322 0
5 May 2005 General Election 20,483 8,983 5,088 3,097 0
7 June 2001 General Election 19,769 8,602 3,800 1,180 0
1 May 1997 General Election 25,812 8,388 5,001 2,386 0