1997 in the United Kingdom

1997 British Grand Prix 1997 English cricket season Football: England | Scotland 1997 in British television 1997 in British music 1997 in British radio UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 Events from the year 1997 in the United Kingdom.

This year is noted for a landslide general election victory for the Labour Party under Tony Blair; the handover of Hong Kong, the largest remaining British colony, to China; and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.