Former MP
Philip Boswell.
MP for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill (2015–2017). We hold the full parliamentary record only for the current Parliament, so there is no voting record, speeches or written questions to show here — but here is their electoral history and where the seat stands now.
Finished 2nd of 4 with 17,607 votes (39.1%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Gaffney✓ elected | Lab | 19,193 | 42.6% |
| Philip Boswell | SNP | 17,607 | 39.1% |
| Robyn Halbert | Con | 7,318 | 16.3% |
| David Bennie | LD | 922 | 2.0% |
Majority 1,586 · 45,040 votes cast.
The seat now
Hugh Gaffney (Lab) won the 2017 contest. Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill is now represented by Steven Bonnar (SNP).
See Steven’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill →
Scottish National Party in 2017
Philip Boswell was one of 59 Scottish National Party candidates at the 2017 General Election — 35 won their seats, 24 did not. See the Scottish National Party →