Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth — UK General Election Results
Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth was won by Labour at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 15,618 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth from Oct 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Oct 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1974 | Harry Ewing (Labour) | 22,090 | 43.2% | Robert McIntyre (SNP) | 1,766 (3.5 pts) | 79.4% |
| Feb 1974 | Harry Ewing (Labour) | 21,685 | 41.9% | Robert McIntyre (SNP) | 3,799 (7.3 pts) | 81.2% |
| 1979 | Harry Ewing (Labour) | 29,499 | 56.5% | William Boyles (Conservative) | 15,618 (29.9 pts) | 78.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ewing | Labour | 22,090 | 43.2% | Yes |
| Robert McIntyre | SNP | 20,324 | 39.8% | No |
| Geoffrey Campbell | Conservative | 7,186 | 14.1% | No |
| John Angles | Liberal | 1,477 | 2.9% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ewing | Labour | 21,685 | 41.9% | Yes |
| Robert McIntyre | SNP | 17,886 | 34.5% | No |
| Geoffrey Campbell | Conservative | 12,228 | 23.6% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ewing | Labour | 29,499 | 56.5% | Yes |
| William Boyles | Conservative | 13,881 | 26.6% | No |
| John Donachy | SNP | 8,856 | 17.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Oct 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth in the 1979 general election?
Labour won Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth in 1979 with 29,499 votes (56.5%), a majority of 15,618 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth since Oct 1974?
Since Oct 1974, Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth?
The closest result on record for Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth was Oct 1974, when Labour beat SNP by just 1,766 votes (3.5 percentage points).