Clydebank and Milngavie — UK General Election Results
Clydebank and Milngavie was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 10,724 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Clydebank and Milngavie from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hugh McCartney (Labour) | 17,288 | 44.8% | James Gourlay (Social Democratic Party) | 7,715 (20.0 pts) | 75.9% |
| 1987 | Tony Worthington (Labour) | 22,528 | 56.9% | Kenneth Hirstwood (Conservative) | 16,304 (41.2 pts) | 78.9% |
| 1992 | Tony Worthington (Labour) | 19,637 | 53.3% | Gordon Hughes (SNP) | 12,430 (33.8 pts) | 77.8% |
| 1997 | Tony Worthington (Labour) | 21,583 | 55.2% | Jim Yuill (SNP) | 13,320 (34.1 pts) | 75.0% |
| 2001 | Tony Worthington (Labour) | 17,249 | 53.1% | Jim Yuill (SNP) | 10,724 (33.0 pts) | 61.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh McCartney | Labour | 17,288 | 44.8% | Yes |
| James Gourlay | Social Democratic Party | 9,573 | 24.8% | No |
| Robert Graham | Conservative | 7,852 | 20.3% | No |
| Alexander Aitken | SNP | 3,566 | 9.2% | No |
| James Bollan | Communist | 308 | 0.8% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Worthington | Labour | 22,528 | 56.9% | Yes |
| Kenneth Hirstwood | Conservative | 6,224 | 15.7% | No |
| Rodney Ackland | Social Democratic Party | 5,891 | 14.9% | No |
| Stanley Fisher | SNP | 4,935 | 12.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Worthington | Labour | 19,637 | 53.3% | Yes |
| Gordon Hughes | SNP | 7,207 | 19.6% | No |
| William Harvey | Conservative | 6,654 | 18.1% | No |
| Alastair Tough | Liberal Democrat | 3,216 | 8.7% | No |
| Joan Barrie | Natural Law | 112 | 0.3% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Worthington | Labour | 21,583 | 55.2% | Yes |
| Jim Yuill | SNP | 8,263 | 21.1% | No |
| Nancy Morgan | Conservative | 4,885 | 12.5% | No |
| Keith Moody | Liberal Democrat | 4,086 | 10.5% | No |
| Ian Sanderson | Referendum Party | 269 | 0.7% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Worthington | Labour | 17,249 | 53.1% | Yes |
| Jim Yuill | SNP | 6,525 | 20.1% | No |
| Rodney Ackland | Liberal Democrat | 3,909 | 12.0% | No |
| Dr Kate Jardine | Conservative | 3,514 | 10.8% | No |
| Dawn Brennan | Scottish Socialist | 1,294 | 4.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Clydebank and Milngavie has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Clydebank and Milngavie in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Clydebank and Milngavie in 2001 with 17,249 votes (53.1%), a majority of 10,724 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Clydebank and Milngavie since 1983?
Since 1983, Clydebank and Milngavie has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Clydebank and Milngavie?
The closest result on record for Clydebank and Milngavie was 1983, when Labour beat Social Democratic Party by just 7,715 votes (20.0 percentage points).