| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | Wirral West |
| Turnout: | 77.0% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Hesford, Stephen | Labour | 21035 |
| Hunt, David | Conservative | 18297 |
| Thornton, John | Liberal Democrats | 5945 |
| Wharton, Derek | Referendum | 1613 |