Cumbernauld and Kilsyth — UK General Election Results
Cumbernauld and Kilsyth was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 7,520 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Norman Hogg (Labour) | 16,629 | 49.2% | Douglas Herbison (Social Democratic Party) | 9,928 (29.4 pts) | 76.5% |
| 1987 | Norman Hogg (Labour) | 21,385 | 57.0% | Thomas Johnston (SNP) | 14,403 (38.4 pts) | 82.5% |
| 1992 | Norman Hogg (Labour) | 19,855 | 54.0% | Thomas Johnston (SNP) | 9,215 (25.1 pts) | 79.1% |
| 1997 | Rosemary McKenna (Labour) | 21,141 | 58.7% | Colin Barrie (SNP) | 11,128 (30.9 pts) | 75.0% |
| 2001 | Rosemary McKenna (Labour) | 16,144 | 54.4% | David McGlashan (SNP) | 7,520 (25.3 pts) | 59.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Hogg | Labour | 16,629 | 49.2% | Yes |
| Douglas Herbison | Social Democratic Party | 6,701 | 19.8% | No |
| Gordon Murray | SNP | 5,875 | 17.4% | No |
| Anne Thomson | Conservative | 4,590 | 13.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Hogg | Labour | 21,385 | 57.0% | Yes |
| Thomas Johnston | SNP | 6,982 | 18.6% | No |
| Colin Deans | Social Democratic Party | 5,891 | 15.7% | No |
| Anne Thomson | Conservative | 3,227 | 8.6% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Hogg | Labour | 19,855 | 54.0% | Yes |
| Thomas Johnston | SNP | 10,640 | 28.9% | No |
| Iain Mitchell | Conservative | 4,143 | 11.3% | No |
| Jean Haddow | Liberal Democrat | 2,118 | 5.8% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary McKenna | Labour | 21,141 | 58.7% | Yes |
| Colin Barrie | SNP | 10,013 | 27.8% | No |
| Ian Sewell | Conservative | 2,441 | 6.8% | No |
| John Biggam | Liberal Democrat | 1,368 | 3.8% | No |
| Jan Cara | ProLife Alliance | 609 | 1.7% | No |
| Kenny McEwan | Scottish Socialist | 345 | 1.0% | No |
| Pamela Cook | Referendum Party | 107 | 0.3% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary McKenna | Labour | 16,144 | 54.4% | Yes |
| David McGlashan | SNP | 8,624 | 29.0% | No |
| John O'Donnell | Liberal Democrat | 1,934 | 6.5% | No |
| Alison Ross | Conservative | 1,460 | 4.9% | No |
| Kenny McEwan | Scottish Socialist | 1,287 | 4.3% | No |
| Thomas Taylor | Scottish Freedom Referendum Party | 250 | 0.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Cumbernauld and Kilsyth 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 Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in 2001 with 16,144 votes (54.4%), a majority of 7,520 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Cumbernauld and Kilsyth since 1983?
Since 1983, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth?
The closest result on record for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth was 1992, when Labour beat SNP by just 9,215 votes (25.1 percentage points).