Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2015 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2015 |
|---|---|
| SNP | 56.8% |
| Lab | 32.5% |
| Con | 7.4% |
| UKIP | 1.8% |
| LD | 1.5% |
| Others | 0.1% |
Party results and changes 2010 - 2015
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | SNP | Lab | Con | UKIP | LD | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Change | +4 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 109 | 63 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 193 |
| % vote | 56.8% | 32.5% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Change | +36.3% | -28.4% | -1.2% | +1.8% | -7.5% | -1.0% | 0% |
| Candidates | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2015
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | SNP | Lab | Con | UKIP | LD | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 17.3% | 58.1% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 12.6% | 3.7% |
| 2010 | 20.5% | 60.9% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 9.0% | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 56.8% | 32.5% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2015
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | SNP | Lab | Con | UKIP | LD | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2015
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 24.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East | 29.9% |
| 2 | Motherwell and Wishaw | 24.7% |
| 3 | Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill | 22.7% |
| 4 | Airdrie and Shotts | 19.8% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Most marginal seats by majority (%) | Average: 24.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airdrie and Shotts | 19.8% |
| 2 | Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill | 22.7% |
| 3 | Motherwell and Wishaw | 24.7% |
| 4 | Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East | 29.9% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Highest winning vote share % | Average: 56.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East | 59.9% |
| 2 | Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill | 56.6% |
| 3 | Motherwell and Wishaw | 56.5% |
| 4 | Airdrie and Shotts | 53.9% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 56.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airdrie and Shotts | 53.9% |
| 2 | Motherwell and Wishaw | 56.5% |
| 3 | Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill | 56.6% |
| 4 | Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East | 59.9% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 69.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East | 73.6% |
| 2 | Motherwell and Wishaw | 68.6% |
| 3 | Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill | 68.6% |
| 4 | Airdrie and Shotts | 66.3% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 69.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airdrie and Shotts | 66.3% |
| 2 | Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill | 68.6% |
| 3 | Motherwell and Wishaw | 68.6% |
| 4 | Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East | 73.6% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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