Monklands West — UK General Election Results
Monklands West was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 17,065 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Monklands West from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Thomas Clarke (Labour) | 20,642 | 54.2% | Laurence Cameron (Conservative) | 12,264 (32.2 pts) | 75.7% |
| 1987 | Thomas Clarke (Labour) | 24,449 | 62.2% | Gordon Lind (Conservative) | 18,283 (46.5 pts) | 77.3% |
| 1992 | Thomas Clarke (Labour) | 23,384 | 61.3% | Keith Bovey (SNP) | 17,065 (44.7 pts) | 77.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarke | Labour | 20,642 | 54.2% | Yes |
| Laurence Cameron | Conservative | 8,378 | 22.0% | No |
| Rodney Ackland | Social Democratic Party | 6,605 | 17.3% | No |
| George Lyon | SNP | 2,473 | 6.5% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarke | Labour | 24,449 | 62.2% | Yes |
| Gordon Lind | Conservative | 6,166 | 15.7% | No |
| Anne McQueen | Social Democratic Party | 4,408 | 11.2% | No |
| Keith Bovey | SNP | 4,260 | 10.8% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarke | Labour | 23,384 | 61.3% | Yes |
| Keith Bovey | SNP | 6,319 | 16.6% | No |
| Andrew Lownie | Conservative | 6,074 | 15.9% | No |
| Shiona Hamilton | Liberal Democrat | 2,382 | 6.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Monklands West 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 West in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Monklands West in 1992 with 23,384 votes (61.3%), a majority of 17,065 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Monklands West since 1983?
Since 1983, Monklands West has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Monklands West?
The closest result on record for Monklands West was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 12,264 votes (32.2 percentage points).