The constituency was one of the few areas to vote “Yes” in the 2011 UK Alternative Vote referendum held on the same day as the 2011 Scottish Parliament election. The seat has been held by Angus Robertson of the Scottish Parliament since the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.
Who is the MP of Edinburgh?
MPs
| MP | Constituency | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Murray | Edinburgh South | Labour |
| Gavin Newlands | Paisley and Renfrewshire North | SNP |
| John Nicolson | Ochil and South Perthshire | SNP |
| Brendan O’Hara | Argyll and Bute | SNP |
Who is the MP for Edinburgh South?
Edinburgh South (UK Parliament constituency)
| Edinburgh South | |
|---|---|
| Major settlements | Liberton, Morningside, Colinton, Gilmerton |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1885 |
| Member of Parliament | Ian Murray (Labour) |
Who are the SNP members of Parliament?
List of MPs
| Name | Constituency | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Deidre Brock | Edinburgh North and Leith | 2015–present |
| Alan Brown | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | 2015–present |
| Amy Callaghan | East Dunbartonshire | 2019–present |
| Lisa Cameron | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow | 2015–present |
How many SNP MPs are there?
The SNP is the largest political party in Scotland in terms of both seats in the Westminster and Holyrood parliaments, and membership, reaching 125,691 members as of March 2021, 45 Members of Parliament (MPs), 64 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and over 450 local councillors.
Who currently runs Edinburgh Council?
Following the 2022 election, a minority Labour administration took control, with Cammy Day as the new council leader, replacing former leader Adam McVey. As of 2013, the Council was the second-largest employer in Edinburgh, with a total of 18,617 employees.
Who controls Edinburgh City Council?
| City of Edinburgh Council | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Council | Cammy Day, Labour since 26 May 2022 |
| Chief Executive | Andrew Kerr since 27 May 2015 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 63 |
What MP lives in Waverley?
South West Surrey is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. Since 2005, the seat has been represented by Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt, the current chancellor of the Exchequer and the former Culture Secretary, Health Secretary and Foreign Secretary.
What are the constituencies in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is represented in the Scottish Parliament by six constituencies: Edinburgh Central, Edinburgh Eastern, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Edinburgh Pentlands, Edinburgh Southern and Edinburgh Western.
Who is the MP of Glen Waverley?
Mr Matt Fregon
Matt was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2018.
How many Conservative MP are there in Scotland?
In the 2021 election for the Scottish Parliament the Scottish Conservatives maintained 31 seats and remained the largest opposition party.
How many MP are there in Parliament?
The House of Commons is an elected body consisting of 650 members known as members of Parliament (MPs). MPs are elected to represent constituencies by the first-past-the-post system and hold their seats until Parliament is dissolved.
Who are the list MSPs in Scotland?
List of MSPs
| Name | Member for | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Roseanna Cunningham | Perthshire South and Kinross-shire | Scottish National Party |
| Ruth Davidson | Glasgow | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party |
| Graeme Dey | Angus South | Scottish National Party |
| Nigel Don | Angus North and Mearns | Scottish National Party |
What percentage of Scots voted for SNP?
The Scottish National Party (SNP) received the most votes (45%, up 8.1% from the previous election) and won 48 out of 59 seats—a gain of 13 over those won in 2017, and 81% of the Scottish seats in the House of Commons.
Can you be both an MP and MSP?
In states with a presidential or dualist-parliamentary system of government, members of the executive cannot simultaneously be members of the legislature and vice versa. In states with bicameral legislatures, one usually cannot simultaneously be a member of both houses.
Are Scottish MPs also MSPs?
MSPs are members of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. They deal with matters such as agriculture, ecomonic development, education, health, housing, law and order, sport and the arts, tourism and transport.
How much does an Edinburgh Councillor earn?
The annual salary of an ordinary Edinburgh Councillor in 2022/ 23 is £19,571. The Council Leader’s annual salary is £58,719. All other Councillors’ salaries are calculated as a proportion of this. The Depute Leader and Lord Provost each receive a salary of £44,039.
How many Councillors does Edinburgh have?
Edinburgh council election 2022: Meet the 32 new councillors heading for the City Chambers.
Who is the biggest employer in Edinburgh?
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh was ranked the 13th largest financial centre internationally and the 4th largest in Europe in 2020.
Top employers, City of Edinburgh.
| Employer | Number of employees |
|---|---|
| NHS Lothian | 19,890 |
| City of Edinburgh Council | 18,617 |
| University of Edinburgh | 13,372 |
| NatWest Group | 8,368 |
Who owns the police boxes in Edinburgh?
Following a general sale of all police boxes (with just one exception) by Police Scotland, the Royal Mile box was purchased in 2012 by entrepreneur Kit Fraser for £102,000, and has since been converted into a ticket booth operated by City of Edinburgh Tours.
Is Edinburgh Council a living wage employer?
We’re a Living Wage employer
(Applies to all employees except Teaching staff.)