Glasgow Baillieston — UK General Election Results
Glasgow Baillieston was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 9,839 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Glasgow Baillieston from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jimmy Wray (Labour) | 20,925 | 65.7% | Patsy Thomson (SNP) | 14,840 (46.6 pts) | 62.3% |
| 2001 | Jimmy Wray (Labour) | 14,200 | 61.0% | Lachlan McNeill (SNP) | 9,839 (42.3 pts) | 47.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Wray | Labour | 20,925 | 65.7% | Yes |
| Patsy Thomson | SNP | 6,085 | 19.1% | No |
| Malcolm Kelly | Conservative | 2,468 | 7.7% | No |
| Sheila Rainger | Liberal Democrat | 1,217 | 3.8% | No |
| Jim McVicar | Scottish Socialist Alliance | 970 | 3.0% | No |
| John McClafferty | Referendum Party | 188 | 0.6% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Wray | Labour | 14,200 | 61.0% | Yes |
| Lachlan McNeill | SNP | 4,361 | 18.7% | No |
| David Comrie | Conservative | 1,580 | 6.8% | No |
| Jim McVicar | Scottish Socialist | 1,569 | 6.7% | No |
| Charles Dundas | Liberal Democrat | 1,551 | 6.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Glasgow Baillieston 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 Baillieston in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Glasgow Baillieston in 2001 with 14,200 votes (61.0%), a majority of 9,839 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Glasgow Baillieston since 1997?
Since 1997, Glasgow Baillieston has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Glasgow Baillieston?
The closest result on record for Glasgow Baillieston was 2001, when Labour beat SNP by just 9,839 votes (42.3 percentage points).