Constituency

Edinburgh South West

This seat is currently vacant

The previous MP was Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party), who is no longer serving. A by-election will be held to elect a new MP for this constituency.

Representation history

How this seat was represented before the by-election, with each MP's voting record.

Dr Scott Arthur Current MP

Lab MP since Jul 2024

83 %

Participation

228

Aye

237

Against party

Voted in 465 of 563 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Joanna Cherry

SNP May 2015 – May 2024

66 %

Participation

643

Aye

530

Against party

Voted in 1,173 of 1,786 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Constituency source UK Parliament Members API