Cunninghame North — UK General Election Results
Cunninghame North was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 8,398 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Cunninghame North from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | John Corrie (Conservative) | 15,559 | 38.7% | John Carson (Labour) | 1,639 (4.1 pts) | 75.7% |
| 1987 | Brian Wilson (Labour) | 19,061 | 44.4% | John Corrie (Conservative) | 4,467 (10.4 pts) | 78.2% |
| 1992 | Brian Wilson (Labour) | 17,564 | 41.0% | Edith Clarkson (Conservative) | 2,939 (6.9 pts) | 78.2% |
| 1997 | Brian Wilson (Labour) | 20,686 | 50.3% | Janet Mitchell (Conservative) | 11,039 (26.8 pts) | 74.1% |
| 2001 | Brian Wilson (Labour) | 15,571 | 46.0% | Campbell Martin (SNP) | 8,398 (24.8 pts) | 61.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Corrie | Conservative | 15,559 | 38.7% | Yes |
| John Carson | Labour | 13,920 | 34.6% | No |
| Ralph Mcliroy Crossan | Social Democratic Party | 7,268 | 18.1% | No |
| Colin Cameron | SNP | 3,460 | 8.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Wilson | Labour | 19,061 | 44.4% | Yes |
| John Corrie | Conservative | 14,594 | 34.0% | No |
| Douglas Herbison | Social Democratic Party | 5,185 | 12.1% | No |
| Matthew Brown | SNP | 4,076 | 9.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Wilson | Labour | 17,564 | 41.0% | Yes |
| Edith Clarkson | Conservative | 14,625 | 34.1% | No |
| David Crossan | SNP | 7,813 | 18.2% | No |
| Douglas Herbison | Liberal Democrat | 2,864 | 6.7% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Wilson | Labour | 20,686 | 50.3% | Yes |
| Janet Mitchell | Conservative | 9,647 | 23.5% | No |
| Kim Nicoll | SNP | 7,584 | 18.4% | No |
| Karen Freel | Liberal Democrat | 2,271 | 5.5% | No |
| Louise McDaid | Socialist Labour | 501 | 1.2% | No |
| Ian Winton | Referendum Party | 440 | 1.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Wilson | Labour | 15,571 | 46.0% | Yes |
| Campbell Martin | SNP | 7,173 | 21.2% | No |
| Richard Wilkinson | Conservative | 6,666 | 19.7% | No |
| Ross Chmiel | Liberal Democrat | 3,060 | 9.0% | No |
| Sean Scott | Scottish Socialist | 964 | 2.9% | No |
| Louise McDaid | Socialist Labour | 382 | 1.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Cunninghame North has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Cunninghame North in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Cunninghame North in 2001 with 15,571 votes (46.0%), a majority of 8,398 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Cunninghame North since 1983?
Since 1983, Cunninghame North has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Cunninghame North?
The closest result on record for Cunninghame North was 1983, when Conservative beat Labour by just 1,639 votes (4.1 percentage points).