Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale — UK General Election Results
Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale was won by Liberal Democrat at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 5,157 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | David Steel (Liberal) | 16,868 | 58.5% | Alistair Ballantyne (Conservative) | 8,539 (29.6 pts) | 77.8% |
| 1987 | David Steel (Liberal) | 14,599 | 49.9% | Constance Finlay-Maxwell (Conservative) | 5,942 (20.3 pts) | 77.2% |
| 1992 | David Steel (Liberal Democrat) | 12,296 | 39.9% | Lloyd Beat (Conservative) | 2,520 (8.2 pts) | 78.0% |
| 1997 | Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) | 12,178 | 31.2% | Keith Geddes (Labour) | 1,489 (3.8 pts) | 76.6% |
| 2001 | Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) | 14,035 | 42.3% | Keith Geddes (Labour) | 5,157 (15.5 pts) | 63.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Steel | Liberal | 16,868 | 58.5% | Yes |
| Alistair Ballantyne | Conservative | 8,329 | 28.9% | No |
| Michael Saren | Labour | 2,200 | 7.6% | No |
| William Macartney | SNP | 1,455 | 5.0% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Steel | Liberal | 14,599 | 49.9% | Yes |
| Constance Finlay-Maxwell | Conservative | 8,657 | 29.6% | No |
| Neil Glen | Labour | 3,320 | 11.4% | No |
| Andrew Lumsden | SNP | 2,660 | 9.1% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Steel | Liberal Democrat | 12,296 | 39.9% | Yes |
| Lloyd Beat | Conservative | 9,776 | 31.7% | No |
| Christine Creech | SNP | 5,244 | 17.0% | No |
| Alan Dunton | Labour | 3,328 | 10.8% | No |
| John Hein | Liberal | 177 | 0.6% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Moore | Liberal Democrat | 12,178 | 31.2% | Yes |
| Keith Geddes | Labour | 10,689 | 27.4% | No |
| Alister Jack | Conservative | 8,623 | 22.1% | No |
| Ian Goldie | SNP | 6,671 | 17.1% | No |
| Christopher Mowbray | Referendum Party | 406 | 1.0% | No |
| John Hein | Liberal | 387 | 1.0% | No |
| Duncan Paterson | Natural Law | 47 | 0.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Moore | Liberal Democrat | 14,035 | 42.3% | Yes |
| Keith Geddes | Labour | 8,878 | 26.7% | No |
| Robert Brocklehurst | Conservative | 5,118 | 15.4% | No |
| Richard Thomson | SNP | 4,108 | 12.4% | No |
| Norman Lockhart | Scottish Socialist | 695 | 2.1% | No |
| John Hein | Liberal | 383 | 1.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal, Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale in the 2001 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale in 2001 with 14,035 votes (42.3%), a majority of 5,157 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale since 1983?
Since 1983, Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale has been won by: Liberal, Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale?
The closest result on record for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale was 1997, when Liberal Democrat beat Labour by just 1,489 votes (3.8 percentage points).