Glasgow North West (UK Parliament constituency)
Glasgow North West is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was created for the 2005 general election, largely replacing the former Glasgow Anniesland constituency.
Boundaries:
The constituency covers a section of the city of Glasgow, including Anniesland, Blairdardie, Broomhill, Canal, Drumchapel, Garscadden, Hyndland, Jordanhill, Kelvindale, Knightswood, Maryhill, Scotstoun, and Yoker. It borders the constituencies of Glasgow Central, Glasgow East, Glasgow North, Glasgow South West, and West Dunbartonshire.
Members of Parliament:
- 2005 – 2009: John Robertson (Labour)
- 2009 – 2010: Ann McKechin (Labour)
- 2010 – 2015: John Robertson (Labour)
- 2015 – 2017: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party)
- 2017 – Present: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party)
Election Results:
Detailed election results, including vote share and turnout, are available from official sources such as the House of Commons Library and the Electoral Commission. These resources provide comprehensive data on the performance of different political parties in each general election held in the constituency.
Historical Context:
The creation of Glasgow North West reflects boundary changes undertaken to reflect population shifts and ensure fairer representation across Glasgow's parliamentary constituencies. The constituency has experienced shifts in political representation, with both Labour and the Scottish National Party holding the seat since its inception.
Demographics:
The constituency encompasses a diverse range of socio-economic areas, from affluent suburbs to areas facing significant social and economic challenges. Factors such as employment, education, and housing vary across the constituency's constituent communities.