Glasgow Anniesland — UK General Election Results
Glasgow Anniesland was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 11,054 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Glasgow Anniesland from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Donald Dewar (Labour) | 20,951 | 61.8% | Bill Wilson (SNP) | 15,154 (44.7 pts) | 64.4% |
| 2001 | John Robertson (Labour) | 15,102 | 56.5% | Grant Thoms (SNP) | 11,054 (41.4 pts) | 50.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Dewar | Labour | 20,951 | 61.8% | Yes |
| Bill Wilson | SNP | 5,797 | 17.1% | No |
| Robert Brocklehurst | Conservative | 3,881 | 11.5% | No |
| Christoper McGinty | Liberal Democrat | 2,453 | 7.2% | No |
| Akhtar Majid | ProLife Alliance | 374 | 1.1% | No |
| Bill Bonnar | Scottish Socialist Alliance | 229 | 0.7% | No |
| Alan Milligan | UKIP | 86 | 0.3% | No |
| Gillian McKay | Referendum Party | 84 | 0.2% | No |
| Thomas Pringle | Natural Law | 24 | 0.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Robertson | Labour | 15,102 | 56.5% | Yes |
| Grant Thoms | SNP | 4,048 | 15.1% | No |
| Christopher McGinty | Liberal Democrat | 3,244 | 12.1% | No |
| Stewart Connell | Conservative | 2,651 | 9.9% | No |
| Charlie McCarthy | Scottish Socialist | 1,486 | 5.6% | No |
| Katherine McGavigan | Socialist Labour | 191 | 0.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Glasgow Anniesland has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Glasgow Anniesland in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Glasgow Anniesland in 2001 with 15,102 votes (56.5%), a majority of 11,054 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Glasgow Anniesland since 1997?
Since 1997, Glasgow Anniesland has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Glasgow Anniesland?
The closest result on record for Glasgow Anniesland was 2001, when Labour beat SNP by just 11,054 votes (41.4 percentage points).