Ochil — UK General Election Results
Ochil was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 5,349 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Ochil from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Martin O'Neill (Labour) | 19,707 | 45.0% | George Reid (SNP) | 4,652 (10.6 pts) | 77.4% |
| 2001 | Martin O'Neill (Labour) | 16,004 | 45.3% | Keith Brown (SNP) | 5,349 (15.2 pts) | 61.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin O'Neill | Labour | 19,707 | 45.0% | Yes |
| George Reid | SNP | 15,055 | 34.4% | No |
| Allan Hogarth | Conservative | 6,383 | 14.6% | No |
| Ann Watters | Liberal Democrat | 2,262 | 5.2% | No |
| Derek White | Referendum Party | 210 | 0.5% | No |
| Ian Macdonald | Democratic Nationalist | 104 | 0.2% | No |
| Mike Sullivan | Natural Law | 65 | 0.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin O'Neill | Labour | 16,004 | 45.3% | Yes |
| Keith Brown | SNP | 10,655 | 30.2% | No |
| Alasdair Campbell | Conservative | 4,235 | 12.0% | No |
| Paul Edie | Liberal Democrat | 3,253 | 9.2% | No |
| Pauline Thomson | Scottish Socialist | 751 | 2.1% | No |
| Flash Gordon Approaching | Monster Raving Loony | 405 | 1.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Ochil has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ochil in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Ochil in 2001 with 16,004 votes (45.3%), a majority of 5,349 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Ochil since 1997?
Since 1997, Ochil has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Ochil?
The closest result on record for Ochil was 1997, when Labour beat SNP by just 4,652 votes (10.6 percentage points).