Members of Parliament
Douglas Alexander has represented the constituency since its creation in 2005; he had previously represented the former constituency of Paisley South since a 1997 by-election.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Douglas Alexander | Labour | |
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