Glasgow Rutherglen (Scottish Parliament constituency) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glasgow Rutherglen |
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| Former burgh constituency for the Scottish Parliament |
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Glasgow Rutherglen shown within the Glasgow electoral region and the region shown within Scotland
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| Created | 1999 |
| Abolished | 2011 |
| Council area | Glasgow City (part) South Lanarkshire (part) |
Glasgow Rutherglen was a special area in Scotland that used to elect a person to the Scottish Parliament. This area was called a "constituency." The Scottish Parliament, sometimes called Holyrood, is where laws are made for Scotland.
People living in the Glasgow Rutherglen area voted for one person to represent them. This person was called a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP). They were chosen using a system called "first past the post," which means the candidate with the most votes wins.
In 2011, the boundaries of this area were changed. It was then renamed Rutherglen.
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What is an Electoral Region?
See also Glasgow (Scottish Parliament electoral region)
An electoral region is a larger area that includes several constituencies. The Glasgow Rutherglen constituency was part of the Glasgow electoral region.
This region covered parts of the Glasgow City council area and a small part of the South Lanarkshire council area.
About the Glasgow Rutherglen Area
The town of Rutherglen is very old. It's known as the oldest royal burgh in Scotland, even older than Glasgow itself! A royal burgh was a town that had special rights given by the King or Queen.
Rutherglen is located right next to Glasgow's suburbs. It includes the large Castlemilk housing area. Even though it's close to Glasgow, Rutherglen has always tried to keep its own identity.
In the past, this area was known for industries like steel and pottery. However, these industries have become smaller over the last 30 years.
The constituency included not only Rutherglen but also the town of Cambuslang and other housing areas like Fernhill, Toryglen, and Whitlawburn.
Who Represented Glasgow Rutherglen?
The people elected to be the MSPs for Glasgow Rutherglen were:
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 1999 | Janis Hughes | Labour | |
| 2007 | James Kelly | ||
| 2011 | The constituency changed; see Rutherglen | ||
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Map of the Glasgow Rutherglen constituency
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Glasgow Rutherglen shown within the Glasgow electoral region and the region shown within Scotland
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