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Which political party did Mhairi Black replace in Paisley and Renfrewshire South in 2015?

  • Conservative Party

  • Liberal Democrats

  • Labour Party

  • Green Party

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The Labour Party was replaced in Paisley and Renfrewshire South by Mhairi Black in the 2015 UK general election. Black, a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), won the seat with a majority of 1,884 votes over the Labour incumbent, Douglas Alexander. This victory marked a significant shift in the political landscape of the area, as it had been held by Labour for over 35 years.
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