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UK Polling History: Election of 1 May 1997 – West Suffolk

Result summary

Parties
Conservative Labour Liberal
Democrat
Other
Votes 20,081 18,214 6,892 3,895
Votes gained
Share of votes 40.9% 37.1% 14.0% 7.9%
Share of eligible voters 29.3% 26.5% 10.0% 5.7%
Gain in share of votes
Gain in share of eligible voters
Total votes: 49,082
Electorate: 68,638
Turnout: 71.5%
Outcome: Conservative hold

Polling history

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List of contests

« Constituency formed from
Central Suffolk
1 May 1997
Date Type Parties
Conservative Labour Liberal
Democrat
UKIP Other Reform
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Green Others
Date Type Parties
Conservative Labour Liberal
Democrat
UKIP Other Reform
UK
Green Others
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1 May 1997 General Election 20,081 18,214 6,892 3,895 0