Motherwell South — UK General Election Results
Motherwell South was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 14,013 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Motherwell South from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Jeremy Bray (Labour) | 19,939 | 52.4% | Paul Walker (Conservative) | 12,349 (32.5 pts) | 72.9% |
| 1987 | Jeremy Bray (Labour) | 22,957 | 58.3% | James Wright (SNP) | 16,930 (43.0 pts) | 75.5% |
| 1992 | Jeremy Bray (Labour) | 21,771 | 57.1% | Kay Ullrich (SNP) | 14,013 (36.8 pts) | 76.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Bray | Labour | 19,939 | 52.4% | Yes |
| Paul Walker | Conservative | 7,590 | 20.0% | No |
| Brian Ashley | Social Democratic Party | 6,754 | 17.8% | No |
| James Wright | SNP | 3,743 | 9.8% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Bray | Labour | 22,957 | 58.3% | Yes |
| James Wright | SNP | 6,027 | 15.3% | No |
| John Bercow | Conservative | 5,702 | 14.5% | No |
| Ross MacGregor | Social Democratic Party | 4,463 | 11.3% | No |
| Robert Somerville | Communist | 223 | 0.6% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Bray | Labour | 21,771 | 57.1% | Yes |
| Kay Ullrich | SNP | 7,758 | 20.4% | No |
| Gordon McIntosh | Conservative | 6,097 | 16.0% | No |
| Alex Mackie | Liberal Democrat | 2,349 | 6.2% | No |
| David Lettice | Independent Socialist | 146 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Motherwell South 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 South in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Motherwell South in 1992 with 21,771 votes (57.1%), a majority of 14,013 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Motherwell South since 1983?
Since 1983, Motherwell South has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Motherwell South?
The closest result on record for Motherwell South was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 12,349 votes (32.5 percentage points).