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 SNP Chief Whip.

Elected Jul 2024
Elected 1 time

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
70 Rosemount Place
Aberdeen
AB25 2XJ
Call: 01224 633285; Text: 07464 606650
[email protected]

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
4 Jul 2024
2024 General Election
SNP Hold
Electorate
75,925
Turnout
42,095 (55%)
Majority
1,760

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
18 Dec 2024 to Now
Committee
Speaker's Conference (2024)
10 Jul 2024 to Now
Opposition Post
SNP Chief Whip
4 Jul 2024 to Now
Representative
Aberdeen North
29 Nov 2023 to 12 Dec 2023
Committee
Media Bill
12 Sep 2023 to 30 May 2024
Committee
Procedure Committee
12 Sep 2023 to 30 May 2024
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 30 May 2024
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 30 May 2024
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 30 May 2024
Representative
Aberdeen North
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Date
Debate
Contributions
18 Dec 2024
Future Earnings: Impact of Socioeconomic Disadvantage
1
17 Dec 2024
Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report
1
16 Dec 2024
Winter Fuel Payment: Pensioner Poverty
1
12 Dec 2024
LGBT Veterans: Etherton Review
2
4 Dec 2024
Engagements
1
26 Nov 2024
Online Safety: Children and Young People
2
26 Nov 2024
"Get Britain Working" White Paper
1
12 Nov 2024
Social Security Advisory Committee: Winter Fuel Payment
1
11 Nov 2024
Pension Credit: Uptake
1
15 Oct 2024
Scotland’s Economy
2

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 SNP Chief Whip.

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