Linlithgow — UK General Election Results
Linlithgow was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 9,129 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Linlithgow from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Tam Dalyell (Labour) | 19,694 | 45.1% | Colin Irving Jones (Conservative) | 11,361 (26.0 pts) | 75.2% |
| 1987 | Tam Dalyell (Labour) | 21,869 | 47.3% | Jim Sillars (SNP) | 10,373 (22.5 pts) | 77.6% |
| 1992 | Tam Dalyell (Labour) | 21,603 | 45.0% | Kenny MacAskill (SNP) | 7,026 (14.6 pts) | 78.7% |
| 1997 | Tam Dalyell (Labour) | 21,469 | 49.3% | Kenny MacAskill (SNP) | 10,838 (24.9 pts) | 81.1% |
| 2001 | Tam Dalyell (Labour) | 17,207 | 54.4% | James Sibbald (SNP) | 9,129 (28.8 pts) | 58.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam Dalyell | Labour | 19,694 | 45.1% | Yes |
| Colin Irving Jones | Conservative | 8,333 | 19.1% | No |
| David High Ramsey | SNP | 8,026 | 18.4% | No |
| Paul Philip Cockcroft | Social Democratic Party | 7,432 | 17.0% | No |
| Dr Morag Parnell | Communist | 199 | 0.5% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam Dalyell | Labour | 21,869 | 47.3% | Yes |
| Jim Sillars | SNP | 11,496 | 24.9% | No |
| Thomas Armstrong-Wilson | Conservative | 6,828 | 14.8% | No |
| Helen McDade | Social Democratic Party | 5,840 | 12.6% | No |
| John Glassford | Communist | 154 | 0.3% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam Dalyell | Labour | 21,603 | 45.0% | Yes |
| Kenny MacAskill | SNP | 14,577 | 30.3% | No |
| Elizabeth Forbes | Conservative | 8,424 | 17.5% | No |
| Mike Falchikov | Liberal Democrat | 3,446 | 7.2% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam Dalyell | Labour | 21,469 | 49.3% | Yes |
| Kenny MacAskill | SNP | 10,631 | 24.4% | No |
| Tom Kerr | Conservative | 7,396 | 17.0% | No |
| Andrew Duncan | Liberal Democrat | 3,796 | 8.7% | No |
| Kenneth Plomer | Referendum Party | 259 | 0.6% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam Dalyell | Labour | 17,207 | 54.4% | Yes |
| James Sibbald | SNP | 8,078 | 25.5% | No |
| Gordon Lindhurst | Conservative | 2,836 | 9.0% | No |
| William Oliver | Liberal Democrat | 2,628 | 8.3% | No |
| Eddie Cornoch | Scottish Socialist | 695 | 2.2% | No |
| Helen Dawn 'Lady Muck' Cronin | Rock 'n' Roll Loony | 211 | 0.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Linlithgow in 2001 with 17,207 votes (54.4%), a majority of 9,129 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Linlithgow since 1983?
Since 1983, Linlithgow has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Linlithgow?
The closest result on record for Linlithgow was 1992, when Labour beat SNP by just 7,026 votes (14.6 percentage points).