List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2010–2015) facts for kids
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Colours on map indicate the party allegiance of each constituency's elected member.
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This article is about the 59 people chosen to be Members of Parliament (MPs) for areas in Scotland. These MPs were elected in the 2010 United Kingdom general election to work in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015. The House of Commons is a very important part of the United Kingdom government, where laws are made.
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What is an MP and the House of Commons?
An MP is a person elected by people in a specific area, called a constituency, to represent them in the UK Parliament. Think of them as your voice in the national government. The House of Commons is the main meeting place for these MPs. It's where they discuss important issues, debate new laws, and decide how the country is run.
How MPs Represent Scotland
Scotland is divided into 59 different areas, and each area elects one MP. These MPs then travel to London to work in the House of Commons. Their job is to make sure the views and needs of the people in their Scottish constituency are heard and considered when decisions are made for the whole country.
Who Were the Parties?
When people vote in a general election, they usually vote for a candidate from a political party. The party a candidate belongs to is called their "affiliation." After the 2010 election, the 59 MPs from Scotland belonged to different political parties.
How Many MPs from Each Party?
Here's a look at how many MPs each party had from Scotland after the 2010 election:
| Party | Number of MPs | |
| Labour Party | 41 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11 | |
| Scottish National Party | 6 | |
| Conservative Party | 1 | |
| Total | 59 | |
As you can see, the Scottish Labour Party had the most MPs elected from Scotland in 2010.
Notable MPs from Scotland in 2010
Many important people served as MPs for Scottish areas during this time. For example, Gordon Brown was the MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath. He had previously been the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010. Another well-known MP was Alistair Darling, who represented Edinburgh South West. He was a very senior member of the government before the 2010 election.
What is a By-election?
Sometimes, an MP might leave their job before the next general election. This could be because they retire, resign, or for other reasons. When this happens, a special election called a "by-election" is held only in that specific constituency. This allows the people in that area to choose a new MP to represent them.
By-election in Inverclyde
During the time these MPs served (2010-2015), there was one by-election in Scotland. This happened in the Inverclyde constituency in 2011. Iain McKenzie of the Labour Party was elected as the new MP for Inverclyde during this by-election.
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