Hamilton North and Bellshill — UK General Election Results
Hamilton North and Bellshill was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 13,561 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Hamilton North and Bellshill from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | John Reid (Labour) | 24,322 | 64.4% | Michael Matheson (SNP) | 17,067 (45.2 pts) | 70.5% |
| 2001 | John Reid (Labour) | 18,786 | 61.8% | Chris Stephens (SNP) | 13,561 (44.6 pts) | 56.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Reid | Labour | 24,322 | 64.4% | Yes |
| Michael Matheson | SNP | 7,255 | 19.2% | No |
| Gordon McIntosh | Conservative | 3,944 | 10.4% | No |
| Keith Legg | Liberal Democrat | 1,719 | 4.5% | No |
| Ray Conn | Referendum Party | 554 | 1.5% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Reid | Labour | 18,786 | 61.8% | Yes |
| Chris Stephens | SNP | 5,225 | 17.2% | No |
| William Frain-Bell | Conservative | 2,649 | 8.7% | No |
| Keith Legg | Liberal Democrat | 2,360 | 7.8% | No |
| Shareen Blackall | Scottish Socialist | 1,189 | 3.9% | No |
| Stephen Mayes | Socialist Labour | 195 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Hamilton North and Bellshill 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 Hamilton North and Bellshill in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Hamilton North and Bellshill in 2001 with 18,786 votes (61.8%), a majority of 13,561 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Hamilton North and Bellshill since 1997?
Since 1997, Hamilton North and Bellshill has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Hamilton North and Bellshill?
The closest result on record for Hamilton North and Bellshill was 2001, when Labour beat SNP by just 13,561 votes (44.6 percentage points).