Motherwell and Wishaw was a burgh constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was first created in 1974, mostly from the former Motherwell constituency. In 1983, it was split into two constituencies, Motherwell North and Motherwell South; but they became one constituency again, in 1997.
The corresponding Scottish Parliamentary seat of the same name Motherwell and Wishaw was held by Jack McConnell, the former First Minister of Scotland 2001-07.
Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, the seat was abolished. Subject to boundary change, including expansion into South Lanarkshire, incorporating the town of Carluke, it was reformed as Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke, and first contested at the 2024 general election.
Constituency profile
The seat was situated in the south-west of the North Lanarkshire council area, and is dominated by the towns of Motherwell and Wishaw. Residents' wealth and health are around average for the UK.
Boundaries
1974–1983: The burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw.
1997–2005: The Motherwell District electoral divisions of Clydevale, Dalziel, and Wishaw.
2005–2024: The North Lanarkshire electoral divisions of:
- In full: Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig, Motherwell West, Wishaw
- In part: Bellshill, Mossend and Holytown, Motherwell North, Murdostoun.
In the boundary changes for 2005, small parts of Hamilton North and Bellshill and Airdrie and Shotts were added to this seat.
Members of Parliament
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| Feb 1974 || George Lawson || Labour
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| Oct 1974 || Jeremy Bray || Labour
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| 1983
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| 1997 || Frank Roy || Labour
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| 2015 || Marion Fellows || SNP
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Elections
thumb|centre|upright=2.5|Election results 1950-2024
Elections of the 2010s
Elections of the 2000s
Elections of the 1990s
Elections of the 1970s
References
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External links
- Motherwell and Wishaw UK Parliament constituency (boundaries April 2005 – May 2024) at MapIt UK