Sign in
☰
People MPsHouse of LordsGovernmentOppositionPartiesCommittees Votes Commons votesLords votesVotes by issueTopicsStats & rankingsParliament in numbers Legislation BillsEarly day motionsPetitions Elections Election resultsConstituenciesWho is my MP? Scotland OverviewMSPsScottish GovernmentVotesBillsMotionsCommitteesConstituencies & regionsElections Search Sign in
Portrait of James Dempsey

Former Member of Parliament

James Dempsey

Labour MP for Coatbridge and Airdrie

At a glanceJames Dempsey was a Labour MP for Coatbridge and Airdrie.

Full parliamentary career3 past posts

Previous seats

  • Coatbridge and Airdrie · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 12 May 1982
  • Coatbridge and Airdrie · Elected 4 times 8 Oct 1959 – 28 Feb 1974

Party affiliation

  • Labour 8 Oct 1959 – 12 May 1982

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James Dempsey, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is James Dempsey?

James Dempsey was a Member of Parliament who represented Coatbridge and Airdrie in the House of Commons. See James Dempsey's official Parliament profile.

Which party did James Dempsey represent?

James Dempsey sat as Labour. See James Dempsey's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did James Dempsey represent?

James Dempsey was the Member of Parliament for Coatbridge and Airdrie. See James Dempsey's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for James Dempsey?

James Dempsey has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See James Dempsey's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.