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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
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 2024Elected 1 time
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Aberdeen
AB10 6PQ
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