The constituency of Edinburgh East lies to the east of the City of Edinburgh, and consists of all or part of seven City of Edinburgh Council wards. The constituency currently has an electorate of 65,154. Edinburgh East has been represented by a Labour Member of Parliament since 1924, and by Gavin Strang since 1970. His majority at the 2005 election was 6,202.

By clicking on the icons to the left, you can find information about the local councillors, Gavin Strang's surgeries and the 2005 election result for Edinburgh East. If you are not sure which constituency you live in, click here.