Motherwell North — UK General Election Results
Motherwell North was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 19,810 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Motherwell North from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | James Hamilton (Labour) | 24,483 | 57.8% | Robert Hargrave (Conservative) | 17,894 (42.2 pts) | 75.0% |
| 1987 | John Reid (Labour) | 29,825 | 66.9% | Andrew Currie (SNP) | 23,595 (53.0 pts) | 77.3% |
| 1992 | John Reid (Labour) | 28,752 | 64.1% | David Clark (SNP) | 19,810 (44.2 pts) | 78.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hamilton | Labour | 24,483 | 57.8% | Yes |
| Robert Hargrave | Conservative | 6,589 | 15.5% | No |
| Gordon Whitelaw | Liberal | 5,970 | 14.1% | No |
| Richard Lyle | SNP | 5,333 | 12.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Reid | Labour | 29,825 | 66.9% | Yes |
| Andrew Currie | SNP | 6,230 | 14.0% | No |
| Robert Hargrave | Conservative | 4,939 | 11.1% | No |
| George Swift | Liberal | 3,558 | 8.0% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Reid | Labour | 28,752 | 64.1% | Yes |
| David Clark | SNP | 8,942 | 19.9% | No |
| Robert Hargrave | Conservative | 5,011 | 11.2% | No |
| Harriet Smith | Liberal Democrat | 2,145 | 4.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Motherwell North 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 Motherwell North in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Motherwell North in 1992 with 28,752 votes (64.1%), a majority of 19,810 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Motherwell North since 1983?
Since 1983, Motherwell North has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Motherwell North?
The closest result on record for Motherwell North was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 17,894 votes (42.2 percentage points).