Scotland · Former constituency (1983–2001)
Glasgow Rutherglen
Every general election in Glasgow Rutherglen since 1983 (until 2001). Latest: Labour, majority 12,625.
2001 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,760 | 57.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,135 | 14.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,689 | 12.6% | |
| Conservative | 3,301 | 11.3% | |
| Others | 1,328 | 4.6% | |
| Valid votes | 29,213 | ||
| Majority | 12,625 | 43.2% | |
Lab hold Turnout 56.3% of 51,855 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Lab | SNP | 12,625 | 43.2 | 56.3% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | SNP | 15,007 | 42.3 | 70.1% | |
| 1992 | Lab | Con | 15,270 | 38.5 | 75.2% | Lab hold |
| 1987 | Lab | Alliance | 13,995 | 31.6 | 77.2% | Lab hold |
| 1983 | Lab | Alliance | 9,126 | 20.5 | 74.1% |
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 Glasgow Rutherglen?
Labour won Glasgow Rutherglen at the 2001 general election with a majority of 12,625.
Which parties have won Glasgow Rutherglen?
At the 5 general elections held under this name since 1983: Labour 5.
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