Scotland · Former constituency (1983–2001)
Falkirk West
Every general election in Falkirk West since 1983 (until 2001). Latest: Labour, majority 8,532.
2001 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,022 | 51.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,490 | 24.3% | |
| Others | 2,855 | 9.2% | |
| Conservative | 2,321 | 7.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,203 | 7.1% | |
| Valid votes | 30,891 | ||
| Majority | 8,532 | 27.6% | |
Lab hold Turnout 57.1% of 54,100 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Lab | SNP | 8,532 | 27.6 | 57.1% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | SNP | 13,783 | 35.9 | 72.6% | |
| 1992 | Lab | SNP | 9,812 | 25.5 | 76.8% | Lab hold |
| 1987 | Lab | Con | 13,552 | 35.6 | 75.9% | Lab hold |
| 1983 | Lab | Con | 8,978 | 24.6 | 73.3% |
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 Falkirk West?
Labour won Falkirk West at the 2001 general election with a majority of 8,532.
Which parties have won Falkirk West?
At the 5 general elections held under this name since 1983: Labour 5.
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