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 six 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 five 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 2024 General Election, and those currently used at Holyrood were implemented following a boundary review in 2011. At Westminster, six MPs representing Glasgow constituencies belong to the Labour Party. Prior to the 2024 general election, all of Glasgow's seven MPs were representatives of the Scottish National Party. In Holyrood, following elections in May 2021, all nine Glasgow constituency seats are currently held by the Scottish National Party. Four Labour members, as well as two from the Conservative party and one from the Green Party, were also elected from the Glasgow regional list.
Westminster constituencies
Table as after the 2019 United Kingdom general election: NameMajorityThe majority is the number of votes the winning candidate receives more than their nearest rival.Member of ParliamentNearest oppositionAreas CoveredMapGlasgow Central6,474 Alison Thewliss Faten HameedAnderston, Bellahouston, Blythswood Hill, Bridgeton, Calton, Camlachie, Cowcaddens, Charing Cross, Dalmarnock, Finnieston, Garnethill, Garrowhill, Gorbals, Hutchesontown, Laurieston, Merchant City, Park District, Ruchill, Strathbungo, TownheadGlasgow East5,566David LindenKate WatsonAuchenshuggle, Baillieston, Barlanark, Barrowfield, Braidfauld, Budhill, Carmyle, Craigend, Cranhill, Easterhouse, Garthamlock, Greenfield, Lightburn, Lilybank, Mount Vernon, Newbank, Parkhead, Queenslie, Sandyhills, Shettleston, Springboig, Springhill, TollcrossGlasgow North5,601Patrick GradyPam Duncan-GlancyBotany, Dowanhill, High Ruchill, Hillhead, Hyndland, Kelvinbridge, Kelvindale, Kelvinside, Lambhill, Maryhill, Woodlands, Woodside, Wyndford, YorkhillGlasgow North East2,548Anne McLaughlinPaul SweeneyBalornock, Barmulloch, Blackhill, Blochairn, Carntyne, Cowlairs, Dennistoun, Germiston, Haghill, Hamiltonhill, Hogganfield, Millerston, Milton, Possilpark, Provanmill, Riddrie, Robroyston, Royston, Ruchazie, Sighthill, Springburn,Glasgow North West8,359Carol MonaghanPatricia FergusonAnniesland, Blairdardie, Broomhill, Drumchapel, Garscadden, Jordanhill, Knightswood, Netherton, Partick, Scotstoun, Temple, Thornwood, Whiteinch, YokerGlasgow South9,005Stewart McDonaldJohann LamontAuldhouse, 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, TradestonGlasgow South West4,900Chris StephensMatt KerrArden, Cardonald, Cessnock, Corkerhill, Cowglen, Craigton, Darnley, Deaconsbank, Drumoyne, Govan, Halfway, Hillington, Hurlet, Ibrox, Jenny Lind, Linthouse, Mosspark, Pollok, Pollokshields, Shawlands, Southpark, Toryglen,
Holyrood constituencies
Current (since 2011) Glasgow Anniesland Glasgow Cathcart Glasgow Kelvin Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn Glasgow Pollok Glasgow Provan Glasgow Shettleston Glasgow Southside Historic (1999 to 2007) Glasgow Baillieston Glasgow Govan Glasgow Maryhill Glasgow Springburn Glasgow Rutherglen· Elections 1999 2003 2007 2011 2016 2021
Historical representation
1708–1801 Clyde Burghs – Burgh constituency which elected one MP to Westminster.
1832–1885 Glasgow – Burgh constituency which elected two MPs to Westminster from 1832 to 1868, and then three members from 1868 to 1885.
1885–1918 Glasgow Blackfriars and Hutchesontown Glasgow Bridgeton Glasgow Camlachie Glasgow College Glasgow Central Glasgow St Rollox Glasgow Tradeston
1918–1950
Glasgow Bridgeton Glasgow Camlachie Glasgow Cathcart Glasgow Central Glasgow Gorbals Glasgow Govan Glasgow Hillhead Glasgow Kelvingrove Glasgow Maryhill Glasgow Partick Glasgow Pollok Glasgow St. Rollox Glasgow Shettleston Glasgow Springburn Glasgow Tradeston
1950–1955 Glasgow Bridgeton Glasgow Camlachie Glasgow Cathcart Glasgow Central Glasgow Gorbals Glasgow Govan Glasgow Hillhead Glasgow Kelvingrove Glasgow Maryhill Glasgow Pollok Glasgow Scotstoun Glasgow Shettleston Glasgow Springburn Glasgow Tradeston Glasgow Woodside
1955–1974 Glasgow Bridgeton Glasgow Cathcart Glasgow Central Glasgow Gorbals Glasgow Govan Glasgow Hillhead Glasgow Kelvingrove Glasgow Maryhill Glasgow Pollok Glasgow Provan Glasgow Scotstoun Glasgow Shettleston Glasgow Springburn Glasgow Tradeston Glasgow Woodside
1974–1983
Glasgow Cathcart Glasgow Central Glasgow Craigton Glasgow Garscadden Glasgow Govan Glasgow Hillhead Glasgow Kelvingrove Glasgow Maryhill Glasgow Pollok Glasgow Provan Glasgow Queen's Park Glasgow Shettleston Glasgow Springburn
1983–1997 (11 MPs)
Constituency19831987198819891992Glasgow CathcartMaxtonGlasgow CentralMcTaggartWatsonGlasgow GarscaddenDewarGlasgow GovanMillanSillarsDavidsonGlasgow HillheadJenkinsGallowayGlasgow MaryhillCraigenFyfeGlasgow PollokWhiteDunnachieGlasgow ProvanBrownWrayGlasgow RutherglenMackenzieMcAvoyGlasgow ShettlestonMarshallGlasgow SpringburnMartin
1997–2005 (10 MPs)
Constituency1997199719992000200120032004Glasgow AnnieslandDewarRobertsonGlasgow BailliestonWrayGlasgow CathcartMaxtonHarrisGlasgow GovanSarwar→→Glasgow KelvinGalloway→→Glasgow MaryhillFyfeMcKechinGlasgow PollokDavidsonGlasgow RutherglenVast majority of constituency was outwith Glasgow City Council area following 1995 reorganisation.McAvoyGlasgow ShettlestonMarshallGlasgow SpringburnMartin→ These constituencies were also used in the Scottish Parliament (1999–2011).
2005 – 2024 (7 MPs)
Constituency20052008200920102015201520172019Glasgow CentralSarwarSarwarThewlissGlasgow EastMarshallMasonCurranMcGarry→LindenGlasgow NorthMcKechinGradyGlasgow North EastMartinBainMcLaughlinSweeneyMcLaughlinGlasgow North WestRobertsonMonaghanGlasgow SouthHarrisMcDonaldGlasgow South WestDavidsonStephens
2024 – present (6 MPs)
Constituency2024Glasgow NorthRhodesGlasgow North EastBurkeGlasgow EastGradyGlasgow SouthMcKeeGlasgow South WestAhmedGlasgow WestFerguson
See also Glasgow City Council Glasgow (European Parliament constituency) Politics of Glasgow Wards of Glasgow
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