Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill — UK General Election Results
Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 5,624 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Thomas Clarke (Labour) | 24,725 | 64.5% | Duncan Ross (SNP) | 19,519 (50.9 pts) | 56.9% |
| 2010 | Tom Clarke (Labour) | 27,728 | 66.6% | Frances McGlinchey (SNP) | 20,714 (49.8 pts) | 59.6% |
| 2015 | Phil Boswell (SNP) | 28,696 | 56.6% | Tom Clarke (Labour) | 11,501 (22.7 pts) | 68.7% |
| 2017 | Hugh Gaffney (Labour) | 19,193 | 42.6% | Philip Boswell (SNP) | 1,586 (3.5 pts) | 63.4% |
| 2019 | Steven Bonnar (SNP) | 22,680 | 47.0% | Hugh Gaffney (Labour) | 5,624 (11.7 pts) | 66.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarke | Labour | 24,725 | 64.5% | Yes |
| Duncan Ross | SNP | 5,206 | 13.6% | No |
| Rodney Ackland | Liberal Democrat | 4,605 | 12.0% | No |
| Lindsay Paterson | Conservative | 2,775 | 7.2% | No |
| Joan Kinloch | Scottish Socialist | 1,033 | 2.7% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Clarke | Labour | 27,728 | 66.6% | Yes |
| Frances McGlinchey | SNP | 7,014 | 16.8% | No |
| Kenneth Elder | Liberal Democrat | 3,519 | 8.5% | No |
| Fiona Houston | Conservative | 3,374 | 8.1% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Boswell | SNP | 28,696 | 56.6% | Yes |
| Tom Clarke | Labour | 17,195 | 33.9% | No |
| Mhairi Fraser | Conservative | 3,209 | 6.3% | No |
| Scott Cairns | UKIP | 1,049 | 2.1% | No |
| Robert Simpson | Liberal Democrat | 549 | 1.1% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Gaffney | Labour | 19,193 | 42.6% | Yes |
| Philip Boswell | SNP | 17,607 | 39.1% | No |
| Robyn Halbert | Conservative | 7,318 | 16.2% | No |
| David Bennie | Liberal Democrat | 922 | 2.0% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Bonnar | SNP | 22,680 | 47.0% | Yes |
| Hugh Gaffney | Labour | 17,056 | 35.4% | No |
| Nathan Wilson | Conservative | 6,113 | 12.7% | No |
| David Stevens | Liberal Democrat | 1,564 | 3.2% | No |
| Patrick McAleer | Green | 808 | 1.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2005. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill in 2019 with 22,680 votes (47.0%), a majority of 5,624 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill since 2005?
Since 2005, Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill?
The closest result on record for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill was 2017, when Labour beat SNP by just 1,586 votes (3.5 percentage points).