| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | Central Suffolk and North Ipswich |
| Turnout: | 75.2% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Lord, Michael | Conservative | 22493 |
| Jones, Carol | Labour | 18955 |
| Goldspink, Dr Minone | Liberal Democrats | 10886 |
| Bennell, Stephanie | Independent Conservative | 489 |