PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
Kirsty Blackman MP for Aberdeen North Constituency

Aberdeen North Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Aberdeen North is located in the northeast of Scotland. It covers the northern part of the city of Aberdeen, which is Scotland's third-largest city.

Historical Context

The Aberdeen North constituency was created in 1885 as a result of the Redistribution of Seats Act. Prior to this, the city of Aberdeen was represented by multiple constituencies in the House of Commons.

Political Representation

While the constituency has historically elected Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat MPs, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has gained prominence in recent years.

Area and Demographics

Aberdeen North includes the city centre and also features coastal areas along the North Sea, including the Beach Esplanade. The population of Aberdeen North spans various age groups, including working-age adults, families, and retirees. The presence of the University of Aberdeen also contributes to a student population.

Current MP Details

Kirsty Blackman MP photograph
Scottish National Party

Kirsty Blackman is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen North, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. She currently undertakes the role of Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Cabinet Office).

Elected May 2015
Elected 3 times

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 8791
[email protected]
Constituency
46 John Street
Aberdeen
AB25 1LL
Call: 01224 633285 | Text: 07464 606650
[email protected]
Constituency office
46 John Street
Aberdeen
AB25 1LL
Call: 01224 633285; Text: 07464 606650
[email protected]

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
SNP Hold
Electorate
62,489
Turnout
37,413 (60%)
Majority
12,670
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
SNP Hold
Electorate
62,130
Turnout
36,757 (59%)
Majority
4,139
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
SNP Gain
Electorate
67,745
Turnout
43,936 (65%)
Majority
13,396
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
64,808
Turnout
37,701 (58%)
Majority
8,361

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
29 Nov 2023 to Now
Committee
Media Bill
12 Sep 2023 to Now
Committee
Procedure Committee
12 Sep 2023 to Now
Committee
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
10 May 2023 to 18 May 2023
Committee
Finance (No. 2) Bill
25 Jan 2023 to 21 Feb 2023
Committee
Procurement Bill [HL]
12 Dec 2022 to Now
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
7 Dec 2022 to 15 Dec 2022
Committee
Online Safety (Re-committed Clauses and Schedules) Bill
18 May 2022 to 28 Jun 2022
Committee
Online Safety Bill
29 Mar 2022 to 12 Dec 2022
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
5 Jan 2022 to 8 Nov 2022
Committee
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
9 Nov 2021 to 25 Nov 2021
Committee
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill
20 Oct 2021 to 18 Nov 2021
Committee
Subsidy Control Bill
1 Feb 2021 to Now
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Economy)
2 Mar 2020 to 5 Jan 2022
Committee
Procedure Committee
10 Feb 2020 to Now
Committee
European Statutory Instruments Committee
24 Jun 2019 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Procedure Committee
18 Jul 2018 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
European Statutory Instruments Committee
31 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
12 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
20 Jun 2017 to 1 Jul 2020
Opposition Post
SNP Deputy Westminster Leader
20 Jun 2017 to 7 Jan 2020
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Economy)
6 Jul 2015 to 5 Sep 2016
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
20 May 2015 to 20 Jun 2017
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (House of Lords)
7 May 2015 to Now
House
Commons
7 May 2015 to Now
Affiliation
Scottish National Party
7 May 2015 to Now
Representative
Aberdeen North
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Date
Debate
Contributions
25 Apr 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry: Second Interim Report
1
25 Apr 2024
Topical Questions
1
23 Apr 2024
Topical Questions
1
23 Apr 2024
Type 2 Diabetes: Medicine Shortages
1
17 Apr 2024
Dentistry: Access for Cancer Patients
2
25 Mar 2024
Cyber-security and UK Democracy
1
18 Mar 2024
Cost of Living: Food Bank Use
1
18 Mar 2024
Topical Questions
1
13 Mar 2024
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill
2
13 Mar 2024
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill
1

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
7 May 2015
to Now
Kirsty Blackman
Scottish National Party
Current Member
Kirsty Blackman is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen North, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. She currently undertakes the role of Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Cabinet Office).
1 May 1997
to 30 Mar 2015
Mr Frank Doran
Labour
Retired
Mr Frank Doran died on 31st October 2017. He was most recently the Labour MP for Aberdeen North, and left the Commons on 30 March 2015.

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