Linlithgow and East Falkirk — UK General Election Results
Linlithgow and East Falkirk was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 11,266 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Linlithgow and East Falkirk from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Michael Connarty (Labour) | 22,121 | 47.7% | Gordon Guthrie (SNP) | 11,202 (24.1 pts) | 60.5% |
| 2010 | Michael Connarty (Labour) | 25,634 | 49.8% | Thomas Smith (SNP) | 12,553 (24.4 pts) | 63.8% |
| 2015 | Martyn Day (SNP) | 32,055 | 52.0% | Michael Connarty (Labour) | 12,934 (21.0 pts) | 70.9% |
| 2017 | Martyn Day (SNP) | 20,388 | 36.3% | Joan Coombes (Labour) | 2,919 (5.2 pts) | 65.2% |
| 2019 | Martyn Day (SNP) | 25,551 | 44.2% | Charles Kennedy (Conservative) | 11,266 (19.5 pts) | 66.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Connarty | Labour | 22,121 | 47.7% | Yes |
| Gordon Guthrie | SNP | 10,919 | 23.5% | No |
| Stephen Glenn | Liberal Democrat | 7,100 | 15.3% | No |
| Michael Veitch | Conservative | 5,486 | 11.8% | No |
| Ally Hendry | Scottish Socialist | 763 | 1.6% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Connarty | Labour | 25,634 | 49.8% | Yes |
| Thomas Smith | SNP | 13,081 | 25.4% | No |
| Stephen Glenn | Liberal Democrat | 6,589 | 12.8% | No |
| Andrea Stephenson | Conservative | 6,146 | 11.9% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martyn Day | SNP | 32,055 | 52.0% | Yes |
| Michael Connarty | Labour | 19,121 | 31.0% | No |
| Sandy Batho | Conservative | 7,384 | 12.0% | No |
| Alistair Forrest | UKIP | 1,682 | 2.7% | No |
| Emma Farthing-Sykes | Liberal Democrat | 1,252 | 2.0% | No |
| Neil McIvor | National Front | 103 | 0.2% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martyn Day | SNP | 20,388 | 36.3% | Yes |
| Joan Coombes | Labour | 17,469 | 31.1% | No |
| Charles Kennedy | Conservative | 16,311 | 29.1% | No |
| Sally Pattle | Liberal Democrat | 1,926 | 3.4% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martyn Day | SNP | 25,551 | 44.2% | Yes |
| Charles Kennedy | Conservative | 14,285 | 24.7% | No |
| Wendy Milne | Labour | 10,517 | 18.2% | No |
| Sally Pattle | Liberal Democrat | 4,393 | 7.6% | No |
| Marc Bozza | Brexit Party | 1,257 | 2.2% | No |
| Gillian Mackay | Green | 1,184 | 2.0% | No |
| Mark Tunnicliff | Veterans and People's Party | 588 | 1.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Linlithgow and East Falkirk has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2005. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Linlithgow and East Falkirk in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Linlithgow and East Falkirk in 2019 with 25,551 votes (44.2%), a majority of 11,266 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Linlithgow and East Falkirk since 2005?
Since 2005, Linlithgow and East Falkirk has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in Linlithgow and East Falkirk?
The closest result on record for Linlithgow and East Falkirk was 2017, when SNP beat Labour by just 2,919 votes (5.2 percentage points).