Election 97

Bristol East

Current MP Jean Corston
Conservative 97 11,259
Labour 97 27,418
LibDem 97 7,121
Nationalist 97 0
Other 97 924
Elected party
Bristol East

Robert Waller wrote
Old constituency Bristol East
Conservative 92 20,472
Labour 92 25,754
LibDem 92 8,025
Nationalist 92 0
Other 92 251
Elected party Labour

Constituencies centred around the eastern side of Bristol have for a long time been marginal 'swing' seats. There have been changes, but the new Bristol East constituency should continue this tradition. With a good cross section of electors, but best typified by skilled manual owner-occupiers, Bristol East will remain a seat to watch for a good indication of what is happening nationally. Held by Labour at the last election, a Conservative gain would be a sure sign that something had gone very wrong with Labour's game plan for victory.


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