Cunninghame South — UK General Election Results
Cunninghame South was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 11,230 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Cunninghame South from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | David Lambie (Labour) | 19,344 | 54.1% | Phil Gallie (Conservative) | 11,768 (32.9 pts) | 73.6% |
| 1987 | David Lambie (Labour) | 22,728 | 60.8% | Eric Gibson (Conservative) | 16,633 (44.5 pts) | 75.0% |
| 1992 | Brian Donohoe (Labour) | 19,687 | 52.9% | Ricky Bell (SNP) | 10,680 (28.7 pts) | 75.9% |
| 1997 | Brian Donohoe (Labour) | 22,233 | 62.7% | Margaret Burgess (SNP) | 14,869 (41.9 pts) | 71.5% |
| 2001 | Brian Donohoe (Labour) | 16,424 | 58.4% | Bill Kidd (SNP) | 11,230 (40.0 pts) | 56.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lambie | Labour | 19,344 | 54.1% | Yes |
| Phil Gallie | Conservative | 7,576 | 21.2% | No |
| John Boss | Liberal | 6,370 | 17.8% | No |
| Kay Ullrich | SNP | 2,451 | 6.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lambie | Labour | 22,728 | 60.8% | Yes |
| Eric Gibson | Conservative | 6,095 | 16.3% | No |
| John Boss | Liberal | 4,426 | 11.8% | No |
| Kay Ullrich | SNP | 4,115 | 11.0% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Donohoe | Labour | 19,687 | 52.9% | Yes |
| Ricky Bell | SNP | 9,007 | 24.2% | No |
| Sebastian Leslie | Conservative | 6,070 | 16.3% | No |
| Brian Ashley | Liberal Democrat | 2,299 | 6.2% | No |
| William Jackson | Natural Law | 128 | 0.3% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Donohoe | Labour | 22,233 | 62.7% | Yes |
| Margaret Burgess | SNP | 7,364 | 20.8% | No |
| Pamela Paterson | Conservative | 3,571 | 10.1% | No |
| Erlend Watson | Liberal Democrat | 1,604 | 4.5% | No |
| Krishna Edwin | Socialist Labour | 494 | 1.4% | No |
| Allan Martlew | Referendum Party | 178 | 0.5% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Donohoe | Labour | 16,424 | 58.4% | Yes |
| Bill Kidd | SNP | 5,194 | 18.5% | No |
| Pamela Paterson | Conservative | 2,782 | 9.9% | No |
| John Boyd | Liberal Democrat | 2,094 | 7.4% | No |
| Rosemary Byrne | Scottish Socialist | 1,233 | 4.4% | No |
| Bobby Cochrane | Socialist Labour | 382 | 1.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Cunninghame South 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 Cunninghame South in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Cunninghame South in 2001 with 16,424 votes (58.4%), a majority of 11,230 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Cunninghame South since 1983?
Since 1983, Cunninghame South has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Cunninghame South?
The closest result on record for Cunninghame South was 1992, when Labour beat SNP by just 10,680 votes (28.7 percentage points).