Glasgow Parliamentary Constituencies

The Scottish Parliamentary electoral region of Glasgow shown within Scotland.

The city of Glasgow, located in Scotland, UK, is represented in both the Westminster Parliament in London, and the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. At Westminster, it is represented by seven Members of Parliament (MPs), all elected to represent individual constituencies at least once every five years, using the first-past-the-post system of voting. In Holyrood, Glasgow is represented by sixteen MSPs, nine of whom are elected to represent individual constituencies once every four years using first-past-the-post, and seven of whom are elected as additional members, through proportional representation.

The current Westminster constituencies have been in use since the 2005 General Election, and those currently used at Holyrood were implemented following a boundary review in 2011. At Westminster, all seven MPs representing Glasgow constituencies belong to the Scottish National Party. Each MP was elected in 2015 with over 50% of the popular vote. In Holyrood, Glasgow is currently marginal between Labour and the Scottish National Party, who respectively control four and five of the constituency seats. Three further Labour members, two further SNP members, as well as individual members from the Conservative and Green parties are elected from the Glasgow regional list also.

Westminster Constituencies

Name Majority[nb 1] Member of Parliament Nearest opposition Areas Covered Map
Glasgow Central 7,662   Alison Thewliss   Anas Sarwar Anderston, Bellahouston, Blythswood Hill, Bridgeton, Calton, Camlachie, Cowcaddens, Charing Cross, Dalmarnock, Finnieston, Garnethill, Garrowhill, Gorbals, Hutchesontown, Laurieston, Merchant City, Park District, Ruchill, Strathbungo, Townhead
Glasgow East 10,387 Natalie McGarry Margaret Curran Auchenshuggle, Baillieston, Barlanark, Barrowfield, Braidfauld, Budhill, Carmyle, Craigend, Cranhill, Easterhouse, Garthamlock, Greenfield, Lightburn, Lilybank, Mount Vernon, Newbank, Parkhead, Queenslie, Sandyhills, Shettleston, Springboig, Springhill, Tollcross
Glasgow North 9,295 Patrick Grady Ann McKechin Botany, Dowanhill, High Ruchill, Hillhead, Hyndland, Kelvinbridge, Kelvindale, Kelvinside, Lambhill, Maryhill, Woodlands, Woodside, Wyndford, Yorkhill
Glasgow North East 9,222 Anne McLaughlin Willie Bain Balornock, Barmulloch, Blackhill, Blochairn, Carntyne, Cowlairs, Dennistoun, Germiston, Haghill, Hamiltonhill, Hogganfield, Millerston, Milton, Possilpark, Provanmill, Riddrie, Robroyston, Royston, Ruchazie, Sighthill, Springburn,
Glasgow North West 10,364 Carol Monaghan John Robertson Anniesland, Blairdardie, Broomhill, Drumchapel, Garscadden, Jordanhill, Knightswood, Netherton, Partick, Scotstoun, Temple, Thornwood, Whiteinch, Yoker
Glasgow South 12,269 Stewart McDonald Tom Harris Auldhouse, Battlefield, Carmunnock, Carnwadric, Castlemilk, Cathcart, Croftfoot, Crosshill, Crossmyloof, Hillpark, Kennishead, King's Park, Langside, Mansewood, Mount Florida, Muirend, Newlands, Pollokshaws, Polmadie, Priesthill, Queen's Park, Simshill, Tradeston
Glasgow South West 9,950 Chris Stephens Ian Davidson Arden, Cardonald, Cessnock, Corkerhill, Cowglen, Craigton, Darnley, Deaconsbank, Drumoyne, Govan, Halfway, Hillington, Hurlet, Ibrox, Jenny Lind, Linthouse, Mosspark, Pollok, Pollokshields, Shawlands, Southpark, Toryglen,

Historical Representation

Bonar Law was Prime Minister of the UK from 1922-23 and was the Conservative MP for Glasgow Central from 1918-23.

1708-1801

1832-1885

1885-1918

1918-1950

George Nicoll Barnes was leader of the Labour Party 1910-11 and a Glasgow MP 1906-22.

1950-1959

1959-1974

1974-1983

Roy Jenkins was a founder of the SDP and the MP for Glasgow Hillhead 1982-87.

1983-1997

Donald Dewar was the inaugural First Minister of Scotland (1999-2000), and a Labour MP in Glasgow from 1978 until his death in 2000. His statue stands in Buchanan Street, Glasgow.

1997-2005

George Galloway was a Labour MP in Glasgow from 1987-2003. He is now leader of the Respect Party and Former MP for Bradford West.

These constituencies were also used in the Scottish Parliament (1999–2011).

2005-Present


References

  1. ↑ The majority is the number of votes the winning candidate receives more than their nearest rival.
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