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Kirsty Blackman
Scottish National PartyKirsty Blackman is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen North, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. She currently undertakes the roles of SNP Chief Whip, Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Work and Pensions), and Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Equalities).
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Sign up freeCoverage of Aberdeen North has been predominantly positive for Kirsty across 32 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“'Tipping point': MPs demand more help for North Sea workers in just transition - Thenational Scot” — Thenational Scot
“Politically Queer: In conversation with Kirsty Blackman - Diva Magazine” — Diva Magazine
Critical coverage
“SNP MP accused of 'hypocrisy' by former Westminster colleague in row over social media abuse - Daily Record” — Daily Record
“SNP MP Kirsty Blackman accused of 'hypocrisy' after moaning about social media abuse - Scottish Daily Express” — Scottish Daily Express
A SNP seat since 2015, held for 4 consecutive elections.
Growing number of teens being exploited by drug gangs - charity
BBC · 30 Mar 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£34,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,445
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
1
0 primary, 0 secondary, 1 other
Total Income Tax▼
£290m
from 55,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,710
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,290
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
17 councillors across 6 wards · Last elections: Feb 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Of Don | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Alison Alphonse | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Jessica Mennie | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Nurul Hoque Ali | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sarah Cross | May 2022 | |
| Dycebucksburndanestone | Labour Party | Graeme Stephen Lawrence | Feb 2023 |
| Hiltonstockethill | Labour Party | Deena Tissera | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Hazel Cameron | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Neil Cameron Copland | May 2022 | |
| Kingswellssheddocksleysummerhill | Scottish National Party (SNP) | David John Cameron | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Kate Blake | May 2022 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Steve Delaney | May 2022 | |
| Northfield | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Ciarán McRae | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Donna Clark | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Gordon Graham | May 2022 | |
| Tillydroneseatonold Aberdeen | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Alexander McLellan | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Kairin van Sweeden | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Ross Grant | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 14,533 | 34.5% |
| Lab | 12,773 | 30.3% | |
| Con | 5,881 | 14.0% | |
| Ref | 3,781 | 9.0% | |
| LD | 2,583 | 6.1% | |
| Ind | 1,275 | 3.0% | |
| Alba | 703 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 352 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 214 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 20,205 | 54.0% |
| Con | 7,535 | 20.1% | |
| Lab | 4,939 | 13.2% | |
| LD | 2,846 | 7.6% | |
| Ind | 1,008 | 2.7% | |
| Green | 880 | 2.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 15,170 | 41.3% |
| Lab | 11,031 | 30.0% | |
| Con | 8,341 | 22.7% | |
| LD | 1,693 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 522 | 1.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | SNP | 24,793 | 56.4% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 11,397 | 25.9% |
| Con | 5,304 | 12.1% | |
| LD | 2,050 | 4.7% | |
| Ind | 206 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 186 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 16,746 | 44.4% | |
| SNP | 8,385 | 22.2% | |
| LD | 7,001 | 18.6% | |
| Con | 4,666 | 12.4% | |
| Ind | 635 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 268 | 0.7% |
Kirsty Blackman has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
13 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Barnardo's Scotland reports that county lines drug gangs are increasingly exploiting vulnerable teenagers in the Highlands, with the Anchor project in Inverness working to protect young people from this exploitation. The project is expanding to Aberdeen and the north east, addressing a significant safeguarding gap in the region.
SNP MP Kirsty Blackman has called for Peter Mandelson to be forced to hand over his personal phone as part of an investigation into his appointment as UK ambassador to the US, following his dismissal over connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The article covers the Labour government's handling of the probe and concerns about lost evidence after Morgan McSweeney claimed his phone was stolen.
New research from Aberdein Considine shows that 82% of SMEs in Aberdeen and the North-east report concerns about business survival over the next year, with rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and staff recruitment challenges cited as key obstacles. Aberdeen's SMEs show slightly higher confidence than Edinburgh but lower than Greater Glasgow, though the broader picture indicates Scottish SMEs remain 'embattled yet resilient' as they head into the May Holyrood election.
A Censuswide survey reveals that Aberdeen and North-east SMEs have 82% expressing survival concerns, second-worst in Scotland after Edinburgh (84%). The article highlights broader Scottish SME challenges including supply chain disruptions, recruitment costs, and operating expenses, though sentiment toward the Scottish Government has improved compared to 2025.
A survey of Scottish SMEs shows 81% are concerned about business survival in 2026, with Aberdeen and the North-east at 82% concern. Despite broader pessimism, SMEs report improved sentiment toward the Scottish government's 2026 budget, marking a shift from 2025 when government policy was cited as the biggest barrier to growth.
Aberdeen North MP Kirsty Blackman appeared on BBC Good Morning Scotland discussing social media abuse against parliamentarians and the need for stronger Online Safety Act oversight. However, she faced accusations of hypocrisy from rival SNP MP Joanna Cherry, who claimed Blackman had previously hounded gender critical women on social media during internal SNP disputes.
Anti-asylum protesters rallied outside student accommodation in Rosemount where migrants have been housed, leading to counter-protests and police intervention. Aberdeen North MP Kirsty Blackman strongly condemned the anti-immigration demonstrations as harmful to the community and inconsistent with Scotland's values of sanctuary.
Kirsty Blackman led a Westminster Hall debate demanding the Labour Government provide a credible transition plan for North Sea oil and gas workers, citing evidence that 14,000 jobs in the region need to shift to other sectors by 2030 and warning skilled workers will emigrate without proper support. The debate highlighted Aberdeen's economic decline since 2015 and the risk of losing critical expertise needed for renewable energy development.
Kirsty Blackman MP met with Big Issue vendor Pamela Milac to discuss poverty and the impact of the M&S closure on Aberdeen North constituents. The article highlights that over 21% of children in Aberdeen North live in poverty, with an 86% increase since 2014, and features Blackman's support for the Big Issue's 'Poverty Zero' campaign calling for legally binding poverty reduction targets.
Kirsty Blackman, SNP MP for Aberdeen North, discusses her priorities for the LGBTQIA community in an interview with Diva Magazine, publicly disclosing her queer identity for the first time and emphasizing trans healthcare access and conversion practices legislation as key focuses. The article highlights her commitment to her constituency, including her work on local trans healthcare provision and support for Grampian Pride.
Barratt Developments hosted MP Kirsty Blackman at the Westburn Gardens development in Aberdeen North to celebrate a site manager's Pride in the Job Quality Award. The visit highlighted new residential construction in the constituency and Barratt's achievement of 19 award-winning site managers across Scotland, with two located in Blackman's constituency.
Kirsty Blackman MP visited Hanover Scotland's Bridge of Dee Court development in Aberdeen North to understand how the housing association supports residents facing cost of living pressures and Universal Credit changes. The visit highlighted initiatives like communal heating systems reducing costs to £17 monthly and fuel poverty grant programs.
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This article is a biographical profile of Kirsty Blackman, the SNP MP for Aberdeen North since 2015, detailing her political career, constituency background, and parliamentary roles. It includes mention of abuse she has experienced since becoming an MP, highlighting a serious safeguarding issue affecting her ability to serve.
Kirsty Blackman, Aberdeen North's MP, has stepped down as SNP deputy leader at Westminster after three years, citing mental health impacts from lockdown and a desire to prioritize her constituency and family. She remains in her role representing Aberdeen North and continues to advocate for Scotland at Westminster.
The 2019 general election results show the SNP won decisively across Scotland, including in Aberdeen North where incumbent MP Kirsty Blackman retained her seat with an increased majority. Blackman's win reflects strong SNP support for Scottish independence, with the party gaining 48 of Scotland's 59 seats overall.
Kirsty Blackman, MP for Aberdeen North, participated as a panel speaker at a University of Aberdeen careers event aimed at helping students explore post-graduation opportunities. She shared her experience entering politics and discussed her work representing constituents at Westminster alongside speakers from various professional sectors.
Kirsty Blackman, Aberdeen North MP, was censured for bringing her young children to a Commons committee meeting due to childcare difficulties caused by misaligned parliamentary and Scottish school holidays. She has since called for Westminster to adopt more family-friendly policies and remove barriers for parents in parliament.
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