2001 Strathkelvin and Bearsden by-election

By-election in Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scotland August 2019 The 2001 Strathkelvin and Bearsden by-election was a by-election held for the Scottish Parliament constituency of Strathkelvin and Bearsden on 7 June 2001, the same day as the UK general election and also a Scottish Parliament by-election in Banff and Buchan. It was caused by the resignation for health reasons of the constituency's MSP, Sam Galbraith. The Labour Party retained the seat with Brian Fitzpatrick winning for them. He faced a strong challenge from Dr. Jean Turner who stood as an "independent" candidate trying to save the local Stobhill Hospital. Turner would later stand against Fitzpatrick at the 2003 election for the Scottish Parliament and defeat him. Result Strathkelvin and Bearsden by-election, 2001 Labour Party (UK) Brian Fitzpatrick 15,401 37.0 -13.7 Save Stobhill Hospital Dr Jean Turner 7,572 18.2 New Liberal Democrats (UK) John Morrison 7,147 17.2 +7.4 Scottish National Party Janet Law 6,457 15.5 -6.6 Conservative Party (UK) Charles Ferguson 5,037 12.1 -4.3 7,829 18.8 -9.8 41,614 Labour Co-operative Scottish Parliament election result, 1999 Srathkelvin and Bearsden election, 1999 Labour Party (UK) Sam Galbraith 21,505 50.7 Scottish National Party Fiona McLeod 9,384 22.1 Conservative Party (UK) Charles Ferguson 6,934 16.4 Liberal Democrats (UK) Anne Howarth 4,144 9.8 Anti-Drug (Independent) Maxi Richards 423 1.0 12,121 28.6 42,390 Labour Co-operative See also Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Scottish Parliament constituency) Elections in Scotland List of by-elections to the Scottish Parliament External links Scottish Election Results 1997 - present Strathkelvin and Bearsden by-election Category:2000s elections in Scotland Category:Politics of East Dunbartonshire Strathkelvin and Bearsden by-election Strathkelvin and Bearsden 2001 Category:21st century in East Dunbartonshire Strathkelvin and Bearsden by-election