Scotland · Former constituency (1955–1979)
Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire
Every general election in Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire since 1955 (until 1979). Latest: Labour, majority 984.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,780 | 41.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 21,796 | 40.1% | |
| Conservative | 9,778 | 18.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,354 | ||
| Majority | 984 | 1.8% | |
Turnout — of 66,535 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lab | SNP | 984 | 1.8 | — | |
| October 1974 | SNP | Lab | 7,341 | 14.3 | — | |
| 1970 | Lab | Con | 10,551 | 22.6 | 75.6% | Lab hold |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 12,520 | 30.7 | 77.5% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 11,112 | 26.6 | 79.8% | Lab hold |
| 1959 | Lab | Con | 7,872 | 18.7 | 80.7% | Lab hold |
| 1955 | Lab | Con | 7,009 | 17.5 | 79.8% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire?
Labour won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire at the 1979 general election with a majority of 984.
Which parties have won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1955: Labour 6, Scottish National Party 1.
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