To ensure democracy both in local and national government, adults aged 18 or over are eligible to vote for representatives from political parties, or independent candidates, to represent the local area.
Devolution in 1999 saw the Scottish Parliament assume its full powers. It consists of 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
Councillors
Your ward is Hamilton South in South Lanarkshire Council.
| Lawson, Bobby | Scottish Nationalist |
|---|---|
| Lowe, Joe | Labour |
| McCaig, Brian | Labour |
| Murray, John | Conservative |
Member of Parliament (MP)
Your constituency is Lanark and Hamilton East.
Your MP is Jimmy Hood (Labour).
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)
Your constituency is Hamilton South.
Your MSP is Tom McCabe (Labour).
Members of the European Parliament (MEP)
Your MEP region is Scotland.
Your MEPs are:
| John Purvis | Conservative |
|---|---|
| Struan Stevenson | Conservative |
| Catherine Stihler | Labour |
| David Martin | Labour |
| Elspeth Attwooll | Liberal Democrat |
| Ian Hudghton | Scottish Nationalist |
| Alyn Smith | Scottish Nationalist |
Conversations
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