Clydesdale — UK General Election Results
Clydesdale was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 7,794 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Clydesdale from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Judith Hart (Labour) | 17,873 | 38.8% | Peter Bainbridge (Conservative) | 4,866 (10.6 pts) | 76.5% |
| 1987 | Jimmy Hood (Labour) | 21,826 | 45.3% | Raymond Robertson (Conservative) | 10,502 (21.8 pts) | 78.2% |
| 1992 | Jimmy Hood (Labour) | 21,418 | 44.6% | Carol Goodwin (Conservative) | 10,187 (21.2 pts) | 77.6% |
| 1997 | Jimmy Hood (Labour) | 23,859 | 52.5% | Andrew Doig (SNP) | 13,809 (30.4 pts) | 71.6% |
| 2001 | Jimmy Hood (Labour) | 17,822 | 46.6% | Jim Wright (SNP) | 7,794 (20.4 pts) | 59.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Hart | Labour | 17,873 | 38.8% | Yes |
| Peter Bainbridge | Conservative | 13,007 | 28.2% | No |
| Moira Craig | Social Democratic Party | 9,908 | 21.5% | No |
| Tom McAlpine | SNP | 5,271 | 11.4% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Hood | Labour | 21,826 | 45.3% | Yes |
| Raymond Robertson | Conservative | 11,324 | 23.5% | No |
| John Boyle | Social Democratic Party | 7,909 | 16.4% | No |
| Michael Russell | SNP | 7,125 | 14.8% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Hood | Labour | 21,418 | 44.6% | Yes |
| Carol Goodwin | Conservative | 11,231 | 23.4% | No |
| Iain Gray | SNP | 11,084 | 23.1% | No |
| Elspeth Buchanan | Liberal Democrat | 3,957 | 8.2% | No |
| Steve Cartwright | BNP | 342 | 0.7% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Hood | Labour | 23,859 | 52.5% | Yes |
| Andrew Doig | SNP | 10,050 | 22.1% | No |
| Mark Izatt | Conservative | 7,396 | 16.3% | No |
| Sandra Grieve | Liberal Democrat | 3,796 | 8.4% | No |
| Kenneth Smith | BNP | 311 | 0.7% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Hood | Labour | 17,822 | 46.6% | Yes |
| Jim Wright | SNP | 10,028 | 26.2% | No |
| Kevin Newton | Conservative | 5,034 | 13.2% | No |
| Moira Craig | Liberal Democrat | 4,111 | 10.8% | No |
| Paul Cockshott | Scottish Socialist | 974 | 2.5% | No |
| Donald Mackay | UKIP | 253 | 0.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Clydesdale 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 Clydesdale in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Clydesdale in 2001 with 17,822 votes (46.6%), a majority of 7,794 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Clydesdale since 1983?
Since 1983, Clydesdale has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Clydesdale?
The closest result on record for Clydesdale was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 4,866 votes (10.6 percentage points).