Coatbridge and Chryston — UK General Election Results
Coatbridge and Chryston was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 15,314 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Coatbridge and Chryston from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Thomas Clarke (Labour) | 25,694 | 68.3% | Brian Nugent (SNP) | 19,292 (51.3 pts) | 72.3% |
| 2001 | Thomas Clarke (Labour) | 19,807 | 65.3% | Peter Kearney (SNP) | 15,314 (50.5 pts) | 58.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarke | Labour | 25,694 | 68.3% | Yes |
| Brian Nugent | SNP | 6,402 | 17.0% | No |
| Andrew Wauchope | Conservative | 3,216 | 8.6% | No |
| Morag Daly | Liberal Democrat | 2,048 | 5.4% | No |
| Bernard Bowsley | Referendum Party | 249 | 0.7% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarke | Labour | 19,807 | 65.3% | Yes |
| Peter Kearney | SNP | 4,493 | 14.8% | No |
| Alistair Tough | Liberal Democrat | 2,293 | 7.6% | No |
| Walter Ross-Taylor | Conservative | 2,171 | 7.2% | No |
| Lynn Sheridan | Scottish Socialist | 1,547 | 5.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Coatbridge and Chryston has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Coatbridge and Chryston in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Coatbridge and Chryston in 2001 with 19,807 votes (65.3%), a majority of 15,314 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Coatbridge and Chryston since 1997?
Since 1997, Coatbridge and Chryston has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Coatbridge and Chryston?
The closest result on record for Coatbridge and Chryston was 2001, when Labour beat SNP by just 15,314 votes (50.5 percentage points).