Eastwood — UK General Election Results
Eastwood was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 9,141 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Eastwood from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | John Stewart (Conservative) | 21,072 | 46.6% | James Pickett (Social Democratic Party) | 8,595 (19.0 pts) | 76.2% |
| 1987 | Allan Stewart (Conservative) | 19,388 | 39.5% | Ralph Leishman (Social Democratic Party) | 6,014 (12.2 pts) | 79.4% |
| 1992 | Allan Stewart (Conservative) | 24,124 | 46.8% | Peter Grant-Hutchinson (Labour) | 11,688 (22.7 pts) | 81.0% |
| 1997 | Jim Murphy (Labour) | 20,766 | 39.7% | Paul Cullen (Conservative) | 3,236 (6.2 pts) | 78.3% |
| 2001 | Jim Murphy (Labour) | 23,036 | 47.6% | Raymond Robertson (Conservative) | 9,141 (18.9 pts) | 70.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Stewart | Conservative | 21,072 | 46.6% | Yes |
| James Pickett | Social Democratic Party | 12,477 | 27.6% | No |
| James McGuire | Labour | 9,083 | 20.1% | No |
| Jenny Herriot | SNP | 2,618 | 5.8% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Stewart | Conservative | 19,388 | 39.5% | Yes |
| Ralph Leishman | Social Democratic Party | 13,374 | 27.2% | No |
| Peter Grant-Hutchinson | Labour | 12,305 | 25.1% | No |
| James Findlay | SNP | 4,033 | 8.2% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Stewart | Conservative | 24,124 | 46.8% | Yes |
| Peter Grant-Hutchinson | Labour | 12,436 | 24.1% | No |
| Moira Craig | Liberal Democrat | 8,493 | 16.5% | No |
| Paul Scott | SNP | 6,372 | 12.4% | No |
| Dr Lee Fergusson | Natural Law | 146 | 0.3% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Murphy | Labour | 20,766 | 39.7% | Yes |
| Paul Cullen | Conservative | 17,530 | 33.5% | No |
| Douglas Yates | SNP | 6,826 | 13.1% | No |
| Christopher Mason | Liberal Democrat | 6,110 | 11.7% | No |
| David Miller | Referendum Party | 497 | 1.0% | No |
| Dr Manar Tayan | ProLife Alliance | 393 | 0.8% | No |
| Douglas McPherson | UKIP | 130 | 0.2% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Murphy | Labour | 23,036 | 47.6% | Yes |
| Raymond Robertson | Conservative | 13,895 | 28.7% | No |
| Allan Steele | Liberal Democrat | 6,239 | 12.9% | No |
| Stewart Maxwell | SNP | 4,137 | 8.6% | No |
| Peter Murray | Scottish Socialist | 814 | 1.7% | No |
| Dr Manar Tayan | Independent | 247 | 0.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Eastwood 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 Eastwood in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Eastwood in 2001 with 23,036 votes (47.6%), a majority of 9,141 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Eastwood since 1983?
Since 1983, Eastwood has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Eastwood?
The closest result on record for Eastwood was 1997, when Labour beat Conservative by just 3,236 votes (6.2 percentage points).