Paisley North — UK General Election Results
Paisley North was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 9,321 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Paisley North from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Allen Adams (Labour) | 15,782 | 45.6% | Eileen McCartin (Social Democratic Party) | 7,587 (21.9 pts) | 68.6% |
| 1987 | Allen Adams (Labour) | 20,193 | 55.5% | Eleanor Laing (Conservative) | 14,442 (39.7 pts) | 73.5% |
| 1992 | Irene Adams (Labour) | 17,269 | 50.7% | Roger Mullin (SNP) | 9,329 (27.4 pts) | 73.4% |
| 1997 | Irene Adams (Labour) | 20,295 | 59.5% | Ian Mackay (SNP) | 12,814 (37.5 pts) | 68.6% |
| 2001 | Irene Adams (Labour) | 15,058 | 55.5% | George Adam (SNP) | 9,321 (34.3 pts) | 56.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Adams | Labour | 15,782 | 45.6% | Yes |
| Eileen McCartin | Social Democratic Party | 8,195 | 23.7% | No |
| Brian Townsend | Conservative | 7,425 | 21.4% | No |
| Hugh Morell | SNP | 2,783 | 8.0% | No |
| Dr Nicolette Carlaw | Green | 439 | 1.3% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Adams | Labour | 20,193 | 55.5% | Yes |
| Eleanor Laing | Conservative | 5,751 | 15.8% | No |
| Eileen McCartin | Social Democratic Party | 5,741 | 15.8% | No |
| Ian Taylor | SNP | 4,696 | 12.9% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Adams | Labour | 17,269 | 50.7% | Yes |
| Roger Mullin | SNP | 7,940 | 23.3% | No |
| David Sharpe | Conservative | 5,576 | 16.4% | No |
| Eileen McCartin | Liberal Democrat | 2,779 | 8.2% | No |
| David Mellor | Green | 412 | 1.2% | No |
| Nicholas Mark Brennan | Natural Law | 81 | 0.2% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Adams | Labour | 20,295 | 59.5% | Yes |
| Ian Mackay | SNP | 7,481 | 21.9% | No |
| Kenneth Brookes | Conservative | 3,267 | 9.6% | No |
| Alan Jelfs | Liberal Democrat | 2,365 | 6.9% | No |
| Robert Graham | ProLife Alliance | 531 | 1.6% | No |
| Edwin Mathew | Referendum Party | 196 | 0.6% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Adams | Labour | 15,058 | 55.5% | Yes |
| George Adam | SNP | 5,737 | 21.1% | No |
| Jane Hook | Liberal Democrat | 2,709 | 10.0% | No |
| Craig Stevenson | Conservative | 2,404 | 8.9% | No |
| Jim Halfpenny | Scottish Socialist | 982 | 3.6% | No |
| Robert Graham | ProLife Alliance | 263 | 1.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Paisley North has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Paisley North in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Paisley North in 2001 with 15,058 votes (55.5%), a majority of 9,321 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Paisley North since 1983?
Since 1983, Paisley North has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Paisley North?
The closest result on record for Paisley North was 1983, when Labour beat Social Democratic Party by just 7,587 votes (21.9 percentage points).