Paisley (Scottish Parliament constituency)

Paisley 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 West Scotland electoral region.

Constituency Boundaries and History:

The Paisley constituency was created at the same time as the Scottish Parliament, in 1999, with the name and boundaries of the previous Westminster constituency. It covers the town of Paisley and some surrounding areas within Renfrewshire.

Following the Fifth Periodic Review of Scottish Parliament constituencies, the boundaries were slightly altered for the 2011 Scottish Parliament election.

Electoral Region:

The Paisley constituency is part of the West Scotland electoral region, which elects seven additional MSPs, in addition to the nine constituency MSPs, to produce a form of proportional representation for the region as a whole.

Current MSP:

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Election Results:

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Constituency Profile:

Paisley is a large town located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in textiles. The constituency also includes areas with diverse social and economic characteristics. Key issues within the constituency often include employment, economic regeneration, education, and local services.