Questions and answers

Who is MP for South Belfast?

Who is MP for South Belfast?

Belfast South is a parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom House of Commons. The current MP is Claire Hanna of the SDLP.

Who is MLA for South Belfast?

Belfast South (Assembly constituency)

Belfast South
Created 1973
Seats 6 (1998–2016) 5 (2017–)
MLAs Clare Bailey (GP) Paula Bradshaw (APNI) Deirdre Hargey (SF) Matthew O’Toole (SDLP) Christopher Stalford (DUP)
City council Belfast City Council

How many constituencies are there in Northern Ireland?

There are five MLAs elected to each of the 18 constituencies across Northern Ireland.

Who is MLA for North Belfast?

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Belfast North
Created 1973
Seats 5 (1982–1998, 2017–present) 6 (1973–1982, 1998–2017)
MLAs Paula Bradley (DUP) William Humphrey (DUP) Gerry Kelly (SF) Nichola Mallon (SDLP) Carál Ní Chuilín (SF)
City council Belfast City Council

Is East Belfast Catholic or Protestant?

For many years, the Catholic population expanded to the southwest, but in recent years it has started expanding around the Shankill and into north Belfast. The east of the city is predominantly Protestant, typically 90% or more.

Is Naomi Long an MP?

Long served as Lord Mayor of Belfast from 2009 to 2010 and represented Belfast East in the Northern Ireland Assembly from 2003 to 2010. She resigned as an MLA after being elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Belfast East at the 2010 general election.

Who is the MLA for East Belfast?

Belfast East (Assembly constituency)

Belfast East
Created 1973
Seats 6 (1998–2016) 5 (2017–)
MLAs Andy Allen (UUP) Joanne Bunting (DUP) Naomi Long (APNI) Chris Lyttle (APNI) Robin Newton (DUP)
City council Belfast City Council

Who is the MLA for Newtownabbey?

MLA Contact Details

Member Address Town/City
Ms Joanne Bunting 220 KNOCK ROAD, CARNAMUCK BELFAST
Mr Robbie Butler 59 BRIDGE STREET, LISNAGARVY LISBURN
Mrs Pam Cameron 12A BEVERLEY ROAD, BALLYDUFF NEWTOWNABBEY
Mr Gerry Carroll 208 FALLS ROAD, TOWN PARKS BELFAST

What is the smallest UK constituency?

Geographical size of constituencies The smallest constituency by area is Islington North at 7.35 square kilometres (2.84 sq mi).

What are the 18 constituencies in Northern Ireland?

List of parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland

  • Belfast East.
  • Belfast North.
  • Belfast South.
  • Belfast West.
  • East Antrim.
  • East Londonderry.
  • Fermanagh & South Tyrone.
  • Foyle.

What is MLA in N Ireland?

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected by, and represent the people of, Northern Ireland. MLAs pass laws and examine policy on transferred matters like health, education, the environment, social work and housing.

What’s the difference between MLA and MP?

From each constituency, the people elect one representative who then becomes a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Each state has between seven and nine MLAs for every Member of Parliament (MP) that it has in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s bicameral parliament.