Strathkelvin and Bearsden — UK General Election Results
Strathkelvin and Bearsden was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 11,717 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Strathkelvin and Bearsden from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Michael Hirst (Conservative) | 17,501 | 36.4% | Ronald Waddell (Liberal) | 3,700 (7.7 pts) | 79.4% |
| 1987 | Sam Galbraith (Labour) | 19,639 | 38.1% | Michael Hirst (Conservative) | 2,452 (4.8 pts) | 82.2% |
| 1992 | Sam Galbraith (Labour) | 21,267 | 42.3% | Michael Hirst (Conservative) | 3,162 (6.3 pts) | 82.3% |
| 1997 | Sam Galbraith (Labour) | 26,278 | 52.9% | David Sharpe (Conservative) | 16,292 (32.8 pts) | 78.9% |
| 2001 | John Lyons (Labour) | 19,250 | 46.4% | Gordon McDonald (Liberal Democrat) | 11,717 (28.2 pts) | 66.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hirst | Conservative | 17,501 | 36.4% | Yes |
| Ronald Waddell | Liberal | 13,801 | 28.7% | No |
| Adam Ingram | Labour | 12,308 | 25.6% | No |
| Margaret Bain | SNP | 4,408 | 9.2% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Galbraith | Labour | 19,639 | 38.1% | Yes |
| Michael Hirst | Conservative | 17,187 | 33.4% | No |
| Jim Bannerman | Liberal | 11,034 | 21.4% | No |
| Gil Paterson | SNP | 3,654 | 7.1% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Galbraith | Labour | 21,267 | 42.3% | Yes |
| Michael Hirst | Conservative | 18,105 | 36.0% | No |
| Tom Chalmers | SNP | 6,275 | 12.5% | No |
| Barbara Waterfield | Liberal Democrat | 4,585 | 9.1% | No |
| David Whitley | Natural Law | 90 | 0.2% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Galbraith | Labour | 26,278 | 52.9% | Yes |
| David Sharpe | Conservative | 9,986 | 20.1% | No |
| Graeme McCormick | SNP | 8,111 | 16.3% | No |
| John Morrison | Liberal Democrat | 4,843 | 9.7% | No |
| David Wilson | Referendum Party | 339 | 0.7% | No |
| Christine Fisher | Natural Law | 155 | 0.3% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lyons | Labour | 19,250 | 46.4% | Yes |
| Gordon McDonald | Liberal Democrat | 7,533 | 18.2% | No |
| Calum Smith | SNP | 6,675 | 16.1% | No |
| William Roxburgh | Conservative | 6,635 | 16.0% | No |
| Willie Telfer | Scottish Socialist | 1,393 | 3.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Strathkelvin and Bearsden has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Strathkelvin and Bearsden in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Strathkelvin and Bearsden in 2001 with 19,250 votes (46.4%), a majority of 11,717 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Strathkelvin and Bearsden since 1983?
Since 1983, Strathkelvin and Bearsden has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Strathkelvin and Bearsden?
The closest result on record for Strathkelvin and Bearsden was 1987, when Labour beat Conservative by just 2,452 votes (4.8 percentage points).