Dunfermline West — UK General Election Results
Dunfermline West was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 10,980 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Dunfermline West from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Dick Douglas (Labour) | 12,998 | 36.0% | Dr PS Davidson (Conservative) | 2,474 (6.9 pts) | 73.5% |
| 1987 | Dick Douglas (Labour) | 18,493 | 47.0% | Phil Gallie (Conservative) | 9,402 (23.9 pts) | 77.0% |
| 1992 | Rachel Squire (Labour) | 16,374 | 42.0% | Michael Scott-Hayward (Conservative) | 7,484 (19.2 pts) | 76.4% |
| 1997 | Rachel Squire (Labour) | 19,338 | 53.1% | John Lloyd (SNP) | 12,354 (33.9 pts) | 69.4% |
| 2001 | Rachel Squire (Labour) | 16,370 | 52.8% | Brian Goodall (SNP) | 10,980 (35.4 pts) | 57.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Douglas | Labour | 12,998 | 36.0% | Yes |
| Dr PS Davidson | Conservative | 10,524 | 29.2% | No |
| Frank Moyes | Social Democratic Party | 9,434 | 26.2% | No |
| Jim Fairlie | SNP | 2,798 | 7.8% | No |
| Stuart James Dobson | Green | 321 | 0.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Douglas | Labour | 18,493 | 47.0% | Yes |
| Phil Gallie | Conservative | 9,091 | 23.1% | No |
| Frank Moyes | Social Democratic Party | 8,288 | 21.1% | No |
| Gordon Hughes | SNP | 3,435 | 8.7% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Squire | Labour | 16,374 | 42.0% | Yes |
| Michael Scott-Hayward | Conservative | 8,890 | 22.8% | No |
| Jay Smith | SNP | 7,563 | 19.4% | No |
| Elizabeth Anderson Harris | Liberal Democrat | 6,122 | 15.7% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Squire | Labour | 19,338 | 53.1% | Yes |
| John Lloyd | SNP | 6,984 | 19.2% | No |
| Elizabeth Harris | Liberal Democrat | 4,963 | 13.6% | No |
| Kevin Newton | Conservative | 4,606 | 12.6% | No |
| James Bain | Referendum Party | 543 | 1.5% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Squire | Labour | 16,370 | 52.8% | Yes |
| Brian Goodall | SNP | 5,390 | 17.4% | No |
| Russel McPhate | Liberal Democrat | 4,832 | 15.6% | No |
| James Mackie | Conservative | 3,166 | 10.2% | No |
| Catherine Stewart | Scottish Socialist | 746 | 2.4% | No |
| Alastair Harper | UKIP | 471 | 1.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Dunfermline West 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 Dunfermline West in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Dunfermline West in 2001 with 16,370 votes (52.8%), a majority of 10,980 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Dunfermline West since 1983?
Since 1983, Dunfermline West has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Dunfermline West?
The closest result on record for Dunfermline West was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 2,474 votes (6.9 percentage points).