Glasgow Kelvin (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Glasgow Kelvin was a special area in Glasgow, Scotland. From 1997 to 2005, people living in Glasgow Kelvin voted to choose one person to represent them in the House of Commons. This is part of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, where laws are made for the whole country.
The person chosen to represent the area is called a Member of Parliament (MP). They speak up for the people in their area. Glasgow Kelvin no longer exists as a voting area. Its parts are now covered by other areas like Glasgow Central and Glasgow North.
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What was Glasgow Kelvin?
Glasgow Kelvin was a "constituency." This is a special word for an area that elects one MP. It was a "burgh" type constituency, which means it was mainly a town or city area.
Where was Glasgow Kelvin Located?
This constituency was in the City of Glasgow District. It included several areas within Glasgow. These were Anderston/City, Hyndland/Hillhead, and Scotstoun/Broomhill. The very center of Glasgow city centre was also part of this area.
Who Represented Glasgow Kelvin?
Only one person was the MP for Glasgow Kelvin during its time. This was George Galloway. He was first elected in 1997.
| Year | Member | Party | |
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| 1997 | George Galloway | Labour | |
| 2003 | Independent | ||
| 2004 | Respect | ||
| 2005 | constituency abolished | ||
George Galloway was first a member of the Labour Party. Later, he became an Independent MP. This means he did not belong to a specific political party. In 2004, he joined a party called Respect.
Why was Glasgow Kelvin Abolished?
In 2005, the way voting areas were set up in the UK changed. Because of these changes, Glasgow Kelvin was no longer a separate constituency. Its areas were then added to other nearby constituencies in Glasgow.
