Falkirk West — UK General Election Results
Falkirk West was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 8,532 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Falkirk West from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Dennis Canavan (Labour) | 16,668 | 45.6% | Iain Mitchell (Conservative) | 8,978 (24.6 pts) | 74.0% |
| 1987 | Dennis Canavan (Labour) | 20,256 | 52.6% | David Thomas (Conservative) | 13,552 (35.2 pts) | 76.7% |
| 1992 | Dennis Canavan (Labour) | 19,162 | 49.8% | William Houston (SNP) | 9,812 (25.5 pts) | 76.8% |
| 1997 | Dennis Canavan (Labour) | 22,772 | 59.3% | David Alexander (SNP) | 13,783 (35.9 pts) | 71.1% |
| 2001 | Eric Joyce (Labour) | 16,022 | 51.9% | David Kerr (SNP) | 8,532 (27.6 pts) | 57.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Canavan | Labour | 16,668 | 45.6% | Yes |
| Iain Mitchell | Conservative | 7,690 | 21.0% | No |
| Marshall Harris | Liberal | 7,477 | 20.4% | No |
| Brian Cochrane | SNP | 4,739 | 13.0% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Canavan | Labour | 20,256 | 52.6% | Yes |
| David Thomas | Conservative | 6,704 | 17.4% | No |
| Ian Goldie | SNP | 6,296 | 16.4% | No |
| Marshall Harris | Liberal | 4,841 | 12.6% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Canavan | Labour | 19,162 | 49.8% | Yes |
| William Houston | SNP | 9,350 | 24.3% | No |
| Michael Macdonald | Conservative | 7,558 | 19.6% | No |
| Martin Reilly | Liberal Democrat | 2,414 | 6.3% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Canavan | Labour | 22,772 | 59.3% | Yes |
| David Alexander | SNP | 8,989 | 23.4% | No |
| Carol Buchanan | Conservative | 4,639 | 12.1% | No |
| Derek Houston | Liberal Democrat | 1,970 | 5.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Joyce | Labour | 16,022 | 51.9% | Yes |
| David Kerr | SNP | 7,490 | 24.2% | No |
| Simon Murray | Conservative | 2,321 | 7.5% | No |
| Hugh O'Donnell | Liberal Democrat | 2,203 | 7.1% | No |
| Billy Buchanan | Independent | 1,464 | 4.7% | No |
| Mhairi McAlpine | Scottish Socialist | 707 | 2.3% | No |
| Hugh Lynch | Independent | 490 | 1.6% | No |
| Ronnie Forbes | Socialist Labour | 194 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Falkirk 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 Falkirk West in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Falkirk West in 2001 with 16,022 votes (51.9%), a majority of 8,532 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Falkirk West since 1983?
Since 1983, Falkirk West has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Falkirk West?
The closest result on record for Falkirk West was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 8,978 votes (24.6 percentage points).