Glanford and Scunthorpe — UK General Election Results
Glanford and Scunthorpe was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 8,411 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Glanford and Scunthorpe from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Richard Hickmet (Conservative) | 20,356 | 38.5% | John Ellis (Labour) | 637 (1.2 pts) | 73.5% |
| 1987 | Elliot Morley (Labour) | 24,733 | 43.5% | Richard Hickmet (Conservative) | 512 (0.9 pts) | 78.0% |
| 1992 | Elliot Morley (Labour) | 30,637 | 52.8% | Dr Andrew Seywood (Conservative) | 8,411 (14.5 pts) | 79.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hickmet | Conservative | 20,356 | 38.5% | Yes |
| John Ellis | Labour | 19,719 | 37.3% | No |
| Cyril Nottingham | Social Democratic Party | 12,819 | 24.2% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Morley | Labour | 24,733 | 43.5% | Yes |
| Richard Hickmet | Conservative | 24,221 | 42.6% | No |
| Cyril Nottingham | Social Democratic Party | 7,762 | 13.7% | No |
| Kailish Shanker Trivedi | Independent | 104 | 0.2% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Morley | Labour | 30,637 | 52.8% | Yes |
| Dr Andrew Seywood | Conservative | 22,226 | 38.3% | No |
| Wesley Paxton | Liberal Democrat | 4,186 | 7.2% | No |
| Cyril Nottingham | Social Democratic Party | 996 | 1.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Glanford and Scunthorpe has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Glanford and Scunthorpe in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Glanford and Scunthorpe in 1992 with 30,637 votes (52.8%), a majority of 8,411 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Glanford and Scunthorpe since 1983?
Since 1983, Glanford and Scunthorpe has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Glanford and Scunthorpe?
The closest result on record for Glanford and Scunthorpe was 1987, when Labour beat Conservative by just 512 votes (0.9 percentage points).