Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber — UK General Election Results
Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 4,716 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | David Stewart (Labour) | 16,187 | 33.9% | Fergus Ewing (SNP) | 2,339 (4.9 pts) | 72.7% |
| 2001 | David Stewart (Labour) | 15,605 | 36.8% | Angus MacNeil (SNP) | 4,716 (11.1 pts) | 63.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Stewart | Labour | 16,187 | 33.9% | Yes |
| Fergus Ewing | SNP | 13,848 | 29.0% | No |
| Stephen Gallagher | Liberal Democrat | 8,364 | 17.5% | No |
| Mary Scanlon | Conservative | 8,355 | 17.5% | No |
| Winnona Wall | Referendum Party | 436 | 0.9% | No |
| Murray Falconer | Green | 354 | 0.7% | No |
| Daniel Hart | Independent | 224 | 0.5% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Stewart | Labour | 15,605 | 36.8% | Yes |
| Angus MacNeil | SNP | 10,889 | 25.6% | No |
| Patsy Kenton | Liberal Democrat | 9,420 | 22.2% | No |
| Richard Jenkins | Conservative | 5,653 | 13.3% | No |
| Steve Arnott | Scottish Socialist | 894 | 2.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber 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 Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber in 2001 with 15,605 votes (36.8%), a majority of 4,716 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber since 1997?
Since 1997, Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber?
The closest result on record for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber was 1997, when Labour beat SNP by just 2,339 votes (4.9 percentage points).