Introduction
Hugh Lawrence Gaffney (born 10 August 1963) is a Scottish Labour Party politician. He has been and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill since the 2017 general election.
Early life
Gaffney was raised in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire; he has three brothers and two sisters. He is married and has three sons.Since he was in his twenties, until being elected, Gaffney worked for Royal Mail and Parcelforce, and wore his former work uniform to Westminster on his first day in the House of Commons.
He supports Albion Rovers FC.
Political career
Gaffney was elected to the North Lanarkshire Council in 2017, representing the Thorniewood ward. In the 2017 general election, he stood as the Labour candidate for Coatbridge, Chryston & Bellshill, defeating the incumbent MP and member of the Scottish National Party, Phil Boswell.