| Year: | 2001 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 2001 General Election |
| Constituency: | Makerfield |
| Turnout: | 50.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| McCartney, Ian | Labour | 23879 |
| Brooks, Jane | Conservative | 6129 |
| Crowther, David | Liberal Democrats | 3990 |
| Jones, Malcolm | Socialist Alliance | 858 |