Lanark and Hamilton East (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Lanark and Hamilton East is a special area in Scotland that elects one person to the UK Parliament. This elected person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). They represent the people living in this area.
This area was first used for elections in 2005. It was created from parts of older areas like Clydesdale and Hamilton. The way the MP is chosen is called "first past the post." This means the candidate who gets the most votes wins, even if they don't get more than half of all the votes.
For a long time, the Labour Party usually won here. But in 2015, the Scottish National Party (SNP) won the seat. This was a big change because the SNP won many seats in Scotland that year. Two years later, in 2017, the election was incredibly close. The SNP's Angela Crawley won by only 266 votes, with the Conservatives and Labour very close behind. It was one of the closest elections in the UK since 1945!
Soon, the boundaries of this area will change. This means some towns will join or leave the area. When this happens, the constituency will get a new name: Hamilton and Clyde Valley. This new area will be used for the next big election.
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What is a Constituency?
A constituency is like an electoral district. It is a defined geographical area that elects one person to represent its residents in a parliament or legislative body. In the UK, these are called parliamentary constituencies. Each constituency sends one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons.
About Lanark and Hamilton East
This area includes most of the town of Hamilton and the countryside around Lanark. Experts describe it as a "Traditional" area. This means it has many working-class people. They often have lower incomes and less formal education.
Where are the Boundaries?
The boundaries show exactly which areas are part of the Lanark and Hamilton East constituency. This constituency is one of six areas in the Dumfries and Galloway council area, the Scottish Borders council area, and the South Lanarkshire council area.
Here are some of the local areas (called electoral wards) that make up this constituency:
- Bothwell and Uddingston
- Clydesdale North
- Clydesdale West
- Larkhall
Parts of these wards are also included:
- Clydesdale East
- Clydesdale South
- Hamilton North and East
- Hamilton South
- Hamilton West and Earnock
Who are the Members of Parliament?
Here are the people who have been elected as the MP for Lanark and Hamilton East:
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Jimmy Hood | Labour | |
| 2015 | Angela Crawley | SNP | |
Recent Election Results
Here are the results from the most recent general elections in this constituency.
General Election 2019
In the 2019 election, Angela Crawley of the Scottish National Party won again. She received 22,243 votes, which was 41.9% of all votes. The Conservative candidate came in second with 17,056 votes, and Labour was third with 10,736 votes. Angela Crawley won by 5,187 votes. The total number of people who voted was 53,072, which was about 68.3% of all eligible voters.
General Election 2017
The 2017 election was very close. Angela Crawley (SNP) won with 16,444 votes (32.6%). Poppy Corbett (Conservative) was very close behind with 16,178 votes (32.1%). Andrew Hilland (Labour) was also very close with 16,084 votes (31.9%). Angela Crawley won by only 266 votes. The total number of votes was 50,470, and about 65.3% of people voted.
General Election 2015
In the 2015 election, Angela Crawley of the Scottish National Party won the seat for the first time. She received 26,976 votes (48.8%). The previous MP, Jimmy Hood from the Labour Party, came second with 16,876 votes (30.5%). This was a big change for the constituency. Angela Crawley won by 10,100 votes. About 69.1% of people voted in this election.
