Monklands East — UK General Election Results
Monklands East was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 15,712 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Monklands East from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | John Smith (Labour) | 18,358 | 51.2% | John Love (Conservative) | 9,799 (27.4 pts) | 73.1% |
| 1987 | John Smith (Labour) | 22,649 | 61.0% | John Love (Conservative) | 16,389 (44.1 pts) | 74.8% |
| 1992 | John Smith (Labour) | 22,266 | 61.3% | Jim Wright (SNP) | 15,712 (43.2 pts) | 75.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Smith | Labour | 18,358 | 51.2% | Yes |
| John Love | Conservative | 8,559 | 23.9% | No |
| Alan Rennie | Liberal | 5,721 | 16.0% | No |
| Thomas Johnston | SNP | 3,185 | 8.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Smith | Labour | 22,649 | 61.0% | Yes |
| John Love | Conservative | 6,260 | 16.9% | No |
| Kenneth Gibson | SNP | 4,790 | 12.9% | No |
| Sandra Grieve | Liberal | 3,442 | 9.3% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Smith | Labour | 22,266 | 61.3% | Yes |
| Jim Wright | SNP | 6,554 | 18.0% | No |
| Stewart Walters | Conservative | 5,830 | 16.0% | No |
| Philip Ross | Liberal Democrat | 1,679 | 4.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Monklands East has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Monklands East in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Monklands East in 1992 with 22,266 votes (61.3%), a majority of 15,712 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Monklands East since 1983?
Since 1983, Monklands East has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Monklands East?
The closest result on record for Monklands East was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 9,799 votes (27.4 percentage points).