Home General Elections 1 May 1997 West Ham

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

Result summary

Parties
Labour Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Other
Votes 24,531 5,037 2,479 1,614
Votes gained
Share of votes 72.9% 15.0% 7.4% 4.8%
Share of eligible voters 42.6% 8.7% 4.3% 2.8%
Gain in share of votes
Gain in share of eligible voters
Total votes: 33,661
Electorate: 57,589
Turnout: 58.5%
Outcome: Labour hold

Polling history

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List of contests

« Constituency formed from
Newham North West, Newham South
1 May 1997
Date Type Parties
Labour Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Other Green UKIP Brexit
Date Type Parties
Labour Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Other Green UKIP Brexit
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8 June 2017 General Election 46,591 9,837 1,836 353 957 1,134
7 May 2015 General Election 36,132 8,146 1,430 484 2,651 3,950
6 May 2010 General Election 29,422 6,888 5,392 3,838 645 766
5 May 2005 General Election 15,840 3,618 3,364 8,144
7 June 2001 General Election 20,449 4,804 2,166 1,854
1 May 1997 General Election 24,531 5,037 2,479 1,614