2007 Scottish Parliament Election
In the 2007 Scottish Parliament election the region elected MSPs as follows: In the 2003 Scottish Parliament election the region elected MSPs as follows:
- 6 Scottish National Party MSPs (five constituency members and one additional members)
- 5 Labour MSPs (two constituency members and three additional members)
- 3 Conservative MSP (all additional members)
- 2 Liberal Democrat MSPs (both constituency members)
Read more about this topic: Mid Scotland And Fife (Scottish Parliament Electoral Region)
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