Rutherglen (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Rutherglen (later called Glasgow Rutherglen from 1983) was a special area in Scotland. This area elected a person to represent it in the House of Commons. This is part of the UK Parliament, where laws are made.
The Rutherglen area was represented from 1918 until 2005. After 2005, most of this area became part of a new constituency called Rutherglen and Hamilton West. Smaller parts joined Glasgow Central and Glasgow South.
Good news for the Rutherglen area! This constituency is planned to be created again. This will happen for the next big election in the UK. It will take over from the Rutherglen and Hamilton West area.
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What Areas Did Rutherglen Represent?
A "constituency" is like a special zone. People living in this zone vote for one person to represent them in Parliament. The borders of the Rutherglen constituency changed over the years.
Rutherglen's Borders: 1918 to 1949
From 1918 to 1949, the Rutherglen constituency included the town of Rutherglen itself. It also covered parts of the Lower Ward and Middle Ward County Districts. These parts were within the parishes of Carmunnock, Cambuslang, and Blantyre. It also included the part of Rutherglen parish that was outside the main town.
Rutherglen's Borders: 1950 to 1970
Between 1950 and 1970, the area was simpler. It included the large town of Rutherglen. It also covered the "eighth district" of the county.
Rutherglen's Borders: 1970 to 1983
From 1970 to 1983, the constituency still included the large town of Rutherglen. However, it now covered parts of both the eighth and ninth districts.
Who Represented Rutherglen in Parliament?
Many different people were elected to represent Rutherglen in the House of Commons. These people are called Members of Parliament, or MPs. They worked for the people of Rutherglen in the UK Parliament.
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 1918 | Adam Keir Rodger | Coalition Liberal | |
| 1922 | William Wright | Labour | |
| 1931 by-election | David Hardie | Labour | |
| 1931 | Herbert James Moss | Conservative | |
| 1935 | Allan Chapman | Conservative | |
| 1945 | Gilbert McAllister | Labour | |
| 1951 | Richard Brooman-White | Conservative | |
| 1964 by-election | Gregor Mackenzie | Labour | |
| 1987 | Tommy McAvoy | Labour Co-operative | |
| 2005 | constituency abolished | ||
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Map of the Rutherglen constituency in the Glasgow electoral region, showing its 1950 boundary.
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