Glasgow Queen's Park — UK General Election Results
Glasgow Queen's Park was won by Labour at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 9,478 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Glasgow Queen's Park from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Frank McElhone (Labour) | 15,883 | 56.2% | William Shearer (Conservative) | 8,366 (29.6 pts) | 73.3% |
| Oct 1974 | Frank McElhone (Labour) | 14,574 | 56.1% | David MacKellar (SNP) | 8,914 (34.3 pts) | 67.0% |
| 1979 | Frank McElhone (Labour) | 15,120 | 64.4% | Julius Collins (Conservative) | 9,478 (40.4 pts) | 68.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank McElhone | Labour | 15,883 | 56.2% | Yes |
| William Shearer | Conservative | 7,517 | 26.6% | No |
| David MacKellar | SNP | 4,394 | 15.6% | No |
| John Kay | Communist | 372 | 1.3% | No |
| Bob Purdie | International Marxist | 90 | 0.3% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank McElhone | Labour | 14,574 | 56.1% | Yes |
| David MacKellar | SNP | 5,660 | 21.8% | No |
| Ian MacKinnon | Conservative | 4,421 | 17.0% | No |
| Moira Aitchison | Liberal | 966 | 3.7% | No |
| John Kay | Communist | 354 | 1.4% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank McElhone | Labour | 15,120 | 64.4% | Yes |
| Julius Collins | Conservative | 5,642 | 24.0% | No |
| Philip Greene | SNP | 2,276 | 9.7% | No |
| John Kay | Communist | 263 | 1.1% | No |
| Jean Kerrigan | Workers Revolutionary | 99 | 0.4% | No |
| Walter MacLellan | Socialist Unity | 92 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Glasgow Queen's Park has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Glasgow Queen's Park in the 1979 general election?
Labour won Glasgow Queen's Park in 1979 with 15,120 votes (64.4%), a majority of 9,478 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Glasgow Queen's Park since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Glasgow Queen's Park has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Glasgow Queen's Park?
The closest result on record for Glasgow Queen's Park was Feb 1974, when Labour beat Conservative by just 8,366 votes (29.6 percentage points).