Falkirk East — UK General Election Results
Falkirk East was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 10,712 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Falkirk East from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Harry Ewing (Labour) | 17,956 | 47.7% | Donald Masterton (Conservative) | 10,061 (26.7 pts) | 72.3% |
| 1987 | Harry Ewing (Labour) | 21,379 | 54.2% | Kenneth Brookes (Conservative) | 14,023 (35.6 pts) | 75.0% |
| 1992 | Michael Connarty (Labour) | 18,423 | 46.1% | Ronald Halliday (SNP) | 7,969 (20.0 pts) | 76.9% |
| 1997 | Michael Connarty (Labour) | 23,344 | 56.1% | Keith Brown (SNP) | 13,385 (32.2 pts) | 73.2% |
| 2001 | Michael Connarty (Labour) | 18,536 | 54.2% | Isobel Hutton (SNP) | 10,712 (31.3 pts) | 59.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ewing | Labour | 17,956 | 47.7% | Yes |
| Donald Masterton | Conservative | 7,895 | 21.0% | No |
| Alexander Wedderburn | Social Democratic Party | 6,967 | 18.5% | No |
| John McGregor | SNP | 4,490 | 11.9% | No |
| Fiona McGregor | Communist | 334 | 0.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ewing | Labour | 21,379 | 54.2% | Yes |
| Kenneth Brookes | Conservative | 7,356 | 18.7% | No |
| Ronald Halliday | SNP | 6,056 | 15.4% | No |
| Elizabeth Dick | Social Democratic Party | 4,624 | 11.7% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Connarty | Labour | 18,423 | 46.1% | Yes |
| Ronald Halliday | SNP | 10,454 | 26.2% | No |
| Keith Harding | Conservative | 8,279 | 20.7% | No |
| Debra Storr | Liberal Democrat | 2,775 | 6.9% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Connarty | Labour | 23,344 | 56.1% | Yes |
| Keith Brown | SNP | 9,959 | 23.9% | No |
| Malcolm Nicol | Conservative | 5,813 | 14.0% | No |
| Rodger Spillane | Liberal Democrat | 2,153 | 5.2% | No |
| Sebastian Mowbray | Referendum Party | 325 | 0.8% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Connarty | Labour | 18,536 | 54.2% | Yes |
| Isobel Hutton | SNP | 7,824 | 22.9% | No |
| Ian Stevenson | Conservative | 3,252 | 9.5% | No |
| Karen Utting | Liberal Democrat | 2,992 | 8.8% | No |
| Anthony Weir | Scottish Socialist | 725 | 2.1% | No |
| Hugh Lynch | Independent | 490 | 1.4% | No |
| Raymond Stead | Socialist Labour | 373 | 1.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Falkirk East 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 Falkirk East in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Falkirk East in 2001 with 18,536 votes (54.2%), a majority of 10,712 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Falkirk East since 1983?
Since 1983, Falkirk East has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Falkirk East?
The closest result on record for Falkirk East was 1992, when Labour beat SNP by just 7,969 votes (20.0 percentage points).