Glasgow Govan (Scottish Parliament constituency)

Glasgow Govan is a constituency of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood). It elects one Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) by the first past the post method of election. It is one of nine constituencies within the Glasgow region.

Constituency Boundaries and History:

The constituency was created in 1999 with the name and boundaries of the former Glasgow Govan constituency of the UK Parliament, which had existed since 1918. Significant boundary changes were implemented for the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, leading to a different geographic area being represented. These revisions moved areas to neighbouring constituencies.

Glasgow Govan is located in the south-west of Glasgow and encompasses the Govan area, along with other communities. The constituency boundaries have been defined by the Boundary Commission for Scotland.

Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP):

The current MSP for Glasgow Govan is [Insert current MSP name and party affiliation here, e.g., Humza Yousaf, Scottish National Party]. Previous MSPs include:

• [List previous MSPs with party affiliation and years served. E.g., Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish National Party (1999-2007); Constituency abolished as part of boundary changes.]

Election Results:

Detailed results for each Scottish Parliament election held in the Glasgow Govan constituency can be found on official election result websites such as the Electoral Commission or the Scottish Parliament website. These results typically include the total votes cast for each candidate and the percentage of the vote share received.

Electoral Region:

Glasgow Govan is part of the Glasgow electoral region, which elects seven additional MSPs using the additional member system. This system aims to achieve a more proportional representation in the Scottish Parliament. The Glasgow region also includes the constituencies of Glasgow Anniesland, Glasgow Cathcart, Glasgow Kelvin, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Glasgow Pollok, Glasgow Provan, Glasgow Shettleston, and Rutherglen.

Demographics:

The constituency reflects the diverse demographics of the Govan area and the wider city of Glasgow. Information regarding population size, age distribution, ethnicity, and socio-economic factors can be obtained from resources such as the Scottish Census. This demographic data helps to inform policy decisions and service provision within the constituency.