Talk:1988 Glasgow Govan by-election

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Bob Gillespie[edit]

Does anyone have any information on Bob Gillespie - the unsuccesful labour candidate? What was his background? Why didn't he fight the seat when Labour regained it at the next election? What happened to him next?--Sjharte 18:44, 15 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Rab C Nesbitt episode "Rat"[edit]

I would like to know if it is possible to mention the following:

The Glasgow, Govan by-election was used as a theme for the Rab C Nesbitt episode "Rat" broadcast in 1990.

The result in that by-election was:

South Govan by-election, 1990
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	SNP	James Balloon McSwaggerty	17,333
	Labour	Gavin Clark	17,330
	Conservative	Hugh Hoosey	1
	Liberal Democrats		555
	Monster Raving Loony		0
	Independent		350
Majority			3
Turnout
	SNP gain from Labour		Swing

Harry Hayfield 09:58, 20 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]