PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
Rt Hon Stephen Flynn MP for Aberdeen South Constituency

Aberdeen South Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Aberdeen South covers the southern part of the city of Aberdeen, which is Scotland's third-largest city and an important economic and cultural hub.

Historical Context

The Aberdeen South parliamentary 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

Aberdeen South has historically been a competitive constituency with a history of electing MPs from different political parties, including the Scottish National Party (SNP), Labour, and the Conservative Party.

Area and Demographics

The constituency is located on the northeast coast of Scotland and is known for its association with the oil and gas industry, which has been a major contributor to the local economy. The city of Aberdeen is often referred to as the "Oil Capital of Europe". Aberdeen South, like much of Scotland, has a predominantly White British population. However, due to the presence of the university and the city's international character, there is some ethnic diversity within the population.

Current MP Details

Rt Hon Stephen Flynn MP photograph
Scottish National Party

The Rt Hon Stephen Flynn is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen South, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of SNP Westminster Leader.

Elected Jul 2024
Elected 1 time

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
0207 219 5151
[email protected]
Parliamentary office
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
Constituency
1 Pitstruan Place
Aberdeen
AB10 6PQ
01224 213114

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
4 Jul 2024
2024 General Election
SNP Hold
Electorate
77,328
Turnout
46,345 (60%)
Majority
3,758

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
11 Sep 2024 to Now
Committee
Great British Energy Bill
10 Jul 2024 to Now
Opposition Post
SNP Westminster Leader
4 Jul 2024 to Now
Representative
Aberdeen South
6 Dec 2022 to 30 May 2024
Opposition Post
SNP Westminster Leader
16 Nov 2022 to 22 Nov 2022
Committee
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords]
12 Jan 2022 to 18 Jan 2022
Committee
Professional Qualifications Bill [HL]
20 Oct 2021 to 18 Nov 2021
Committee
Subsidy Control Bill
1 Feb 2021 to 6 Dec 2022
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
7 Jan 2020 to 1 Feb 2021
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Deputy Spokesperson (Treasury - Financial Secretary)
12 Dec 2019 to Now
House
Commons
12 Dec 2019 to Now
Affiliation
Scottish National Party
12 Dec 2019 to 30 May 2024
Representative
Aberdeen South
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Date
Debate
Contributions
29 Oct 2024
Israel: UNRWA Ban
1
23 Oct 2024
Engagements
1
15 Oct 2024
Great British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)
11
14 Oct 2024
Points of Order
1
10 Oct 2024
Great British Energy Bill (Third sitting)
8
10 Oct 2024
Great British Energy Bill (Fourth sitting)
10
10 Oct 2024
Great British Energy Bill (Fourth sitting)
10
8 Oct 2024
Great British Energy Bill (First sitting)
11
8 Oct 2024
Great British Energy Bill (First sitting)
11
8 Oct 2024
Great British Energy Bill (Second sitting)
8

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
12 Dec 2019
to Now
Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party
Current Member
The Rt Hon Stephen Flynn is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen South, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of SNP Westminster Leader.

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