Edinburgh East and Musselburgh — UK General Election Results
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 3,715 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh from 1997 to 2024.
Full Election History, 1997–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Gavin Strang (Labour) | 22,564 | 53.6% | Derrick White (SNP) | 14,530 (34.5 pts) | 70.6% |
| 2001 | Gavin Strang (Labour) | 18,124 | 52.6% | Rob Munn (SNP) | 12,168 (35.3 pts) | 58.2% |
| 2024 | Chris Murray (Labour) | 18,790 | 41.2% | Tommy Sheppard (SNP) | 3,715 (8.2 pts) | 60.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Strang | Labour | 22,564 | 53.6% | Yes |
| Derrick White | SNP | 8,034 | 19.1% | No |
| Kenneth Ward | Conservative | 6,483 | 15.4% | No |
| Callum MacKellar | Liberal Democrat | 4,511 | 10.7% | No |
| James Sibbet | Referendum Party | 526 | 1.2% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Strang | Labour | 18,124 | 52.6% | Yes |
| Rob Munn | SNP | 5,956 | 17.3% | No |
| Gary Peacock | Liberal Democrat | 4,981 | 14.5% | No |
| Peter Finnie | Conservative | 3,906 | 11.3% | No |
| Derek Durkin | Scottish Socialist | 1,487 | 4.3% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Murray | Labour | 18,790 | 41.2% | Yes |
| Tommy Sheppard | SNP | 15,075 | 33.1% | No |
| Amanda Grimm | Green | 4,669 | 10.2% | No |
| Marie-Clair Munro | Conservative | 2,598 | 5.7% | No |
| Derek Winton | Reform UK | 2,129 | 4.7% | No |
| Charles Dundas | Liberal Democrat | 1,949 | 4.3% | No |
| Jane Gould | Independent | 365 | 0.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Edinburgh East and Musselburgh in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Edinburgh East and Musselburgh in 2024 with 18,790 votes (41.2%), a majority of 3,715 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Edinburgh East and Musselburgh since 1997?
Since 1997, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh?
The closest result on record for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh was 2024, when Labour beat SNP by just 3,715 votes (8.2 percentage points).