Moray (UK Parliament constituency)

Moray is a constituency of the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first-past-the-post system of election.

History:

The constituency was created in 1983, largely replacing the former constituency of Moray and Nairn. Since its inception, Moray has been a closely contested seat, changing hands between different parties.

Boundaries:

The constituency covers the Moray council area in the north-east of Scotland. It includes the towns of Elgin, Forres, Lossiemouth, Buckie, Keith and Dufftown. The boundaries have been subject to periodic review by the Boundary Commission for Scotland.

Members of Parliament:

• 1983–1987: Alexander Pollock (Conservative)
• 1987–2017: Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party)
• 2001–2017: Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party)
• 2017–2024: Douglas Ross (Conservative)
• 2024–present: TBC (Result of next general election required)

Election Results:

Detailed election results for Moray constituency can be found on websites such as the House of Commons Library and election reporting services. These results provide information on voter turnout, vote share for each party, and the winning candidate.

Political Landscape:

Moray is a politically diverse constituency, with support for the Scottish National Party, the Conservative Party, the Liberal Democrats, and the Labour Party. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, fishing, tourism, and whisky production. Issues of importance to constituents include rural affairs, employment, and the future of Scotland within the United Kingdom.