Glasgow Rutherglen — UK General Election Results
Glasgow Rutherglen was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 12,625 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Glasgow Rutherglen from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | James Mackenzie (Labour) | 21,510 | 48.3% | Robert Brown (Liberal) | 9,126 (20.5 pts) | 75.2% |
| 1987 | Thomas McAvoy (Labour) | 24,790 | 56.0% | Robert Brown (Liberal) | 13,995 (31.6 pts) | 77.2% |
| 1992 | Tommy McAvoy (Labour) | 21,962 | 55.4% | Brian Cooklin (Conservative) | 15,270 (38.5 pts) | 75.2% |
| 1997 | Tommy McAvoy (Labour) | 20,430 | 57.5% | Ian Gray (SNP) | 15,007 (42.2 pts) | 70.1% |
| 2001 | Thomas McAvoy (Labour) | 16,760 | 57.4% | Anne McLaughlin (SNP) | 12,625 (43.2 pts) | 56.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Mackenzie | Labour | 21,510 | 48.3% | Yes |
| Robert Brown | Liberal | 12,384 | 27.8% | No |
| Helen Hodgins | Conservative | 8,017 | 18.0% | No |
| Kenneth Fee | SNP | 2,438 | 5.5% | No |
| Christopher Corrigan | Workers Revolutionary | 148 | 0.3% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas McAvoy | Labour | 24,790 | 56.0% | Yes |
| Robert Brown | Liberal | 10,795 | 24.4% | No |
| Graeme Hamilton | Conservative | 5,088 | 11.5% | No |
| John Higgins | SNP | 3,584 | 8.1% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy McAvoy | Labour | 21,962 | 55.4% | Yes |
| Brian Cooklin | Conservative | 6,692 | 16.9% | No |
| John Higgins | SNP | 6,470 | 16.3% | No |
| David Baillie | Liberal Democrat | 4,470 | 11.3% | No |
| Barbara Slaughtery | International Communist Party | 62 | 0.2% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy McAvoy | Labour | 20,430 | 57.5% | Yes |
| Ian Gray | SNP | 5,423 | 15.3% | No |
| Robert Brown | Liberal Democrat | 5,167 | 14.5% | No |
| David Campbell Bannerman | Conservative | 3,288 | 9.3% | No |
| George Easton | Independent Labour | 812 | 2.3% | No |
| Rosie Kane | Scottish Socialist Alliance | 251 | 0.7% | No |
| Julia Kerr | Referendum Party | 150 | 0.4% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas McAvoy | Labour | 16,760 | 57.4% | Yes |
| Anne McLaughlin | SNP | 4,135 | 14.2% | No |
| David Jackson | Liberal Democrat | 3,689 | 12.6% | No |
| Malcolm MacAskill | Conservative | 3,301 | 11.3% | No |
| William Bonnar | Scottish Socialist | 1,328 | 4.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Glasgow Rutherglen 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 Glasgow Rutherglen in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Glasgow Rutherglen in 2001 with 16,760 votes (57.4%), a majority of 12,625 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Glasgow Rutherglen since 1983?
Since 1983, Glasgow Rutherglen has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Glasgow Rutherglen?
The closest result on record for Glasgow Rutherglen was 1983, when Labour beat Liberal by just 9,126 votes (20.5 percentage points).