Stirling and Falkirk by-election, 1971

The Stirling and Falkirk by-election of 16 September 1971 was held following the death of Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Malcolm MacPherson. The seat was retained by Labour.

Results

Stirling and Falkirk, 1971[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labour Harry Ewing 17,536 46.47 -4.26
SNP Robert McIntyre 13,048 34.58 +20.08
Conservative David R. Anderson 7,149 18.95 -15.82
Turnout 37,733
Labour hold Swing
General Election 1970: Stirling and Falkirk[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labour Malcolm MacPherson 22,984 50.73
Conservative David R. Anderson 15,754 34.77
SNP I Murray 6,571 14.50
Majority 7,230 15.96
Turnout 45,309 72.58
Labour hold Swing

References

  1. "1970 -71 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2015-09-08.
  2. Result from previous election


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