Folkestone and Hythe (UK Parliament constituency)
Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox UK constituency main Folkestone and Hythe (Template:IPAc-en) is a constituencyTemplate:Refn in Kent represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Tony Vaughan, a Labour MP.Template:Refn
History
Until 2024, Folkestone and Hythe had elected a Conservative MP at every general election since its creation 1950, as had the earlier Hythe constituency since the late 19th century; it was therefore regarded as a Conservative safe seat. However, in 2024 it was won for the first time by the Labour Party.
From 1983 to 2010 it was held by Michael Howard. He held several cabinet posts, including Home Secretary from 1993 to 1997. In Opposition, he was Leader of the Conservative Party from 2003 to 2005.
Constituency profile
Folkestone and Hythe consists of a hilly swathe of East Kent including the coastal urban area of Folkestone and Hythe. The rural communities of New Romney, Lydd, Dymchurch, Lyminge and Elham contain significant farming communities, commuters to towns and business parks, including a small percentage to London and a large retired population.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Boundaries
Template:Maplink 1950–1983: The Boroughs of Folkestone, Hythe, Lydd, and New Romney, and the Rural Districts of Elham and Romney Marsh.
1983–2010: The District of Shepway.
2010–2024: The District of Shepway, and the Borough of Ashford ward of Saxon Shore.
2024–present: The District of Folkestone and Hythe wards of Broadmead, Cheriton, East Folkestone, Folkestone Central, Folkestone Harbour, Hythe, Hythe Rural, New Romney, Romney Marsh, Sandgate & West Folkestone, and Walland & Denge Marsh.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
- Electorate reduced to bring it within the permitted range by transferring out the North Downs area in the north, along with the parts in the Borough of Ashford, primarily to the reconfigured constituency of Ashford.
Members of Parliament
The current Member of Parliament is Tony Vaughan of the Labour Party who was elected at the 2024 general election. Vaughan's predecessors for the seat were Damian Collins (served 2010–2024) and Michael Howard (served 1983–2010). Howard held a number of political posts during his career in Parliament, most prominently as Home Secretary from 1993 to 1997 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2003 to 2005.
| Election | Member<ref name="rayment">Template:Rayment-hc</ref> | Party | |
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| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color" | | 1950 | Harry Mackeson | Conservative |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color" | | 1959 | Albert Costain | Conservative |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color" | | 1983 | Michael Howard | Conservative |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color" | | 2010 | Damian Collins | Conservative |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color" | | 2024 | Tony Vaughan | Labour |
Elections
Elections in the 2020s
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Elections in the 2010s
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| Party | Vote | % | ||
| Template:Party color cell | Conservative | 25,227 | 56.3 | |
| Template:Party color cell | Labour | 11,988 | 26.8 | |
| Template:Party color cell | Liberal Democrats | 4,481 | 10.0 | |
| Template:Party color cell | Green | 2,184 | 4.9 | |
| Template:Party color cell | Others | 915 | 2.1 | |
| Turnout | 44,795 | 64.0 | ||
| Electorate | 70,023 | |||
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Elections in the 2000s
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Elections in the 1990s
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Elections in the 1980s
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Elections in the 1970s
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Elections in the 1960s
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Elections in the 1950s
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See also
- List of parliamentary constituencies in Kent
- List of parliamentary constituencies in the South East England (region)
Notes
References
Sources
- Election result, 2005 (BBC)
- Election results 1997–2001 (BBC)
- Election results 1997–2001 (Election Demon)
- Election results 1992–2010 (The Guardian)
External links
- Folkestone and Hythe UK Parliament constituency (boundaries April 1997 – April 2010) at MapIt UK
- Folkestone and Hythe UK Parliament constituency (boundaries April 2010 – May 2024) at MapIt UK
- Folkestone and Hythe UK Parliament constituency (boundaries from June 2024) at MapIt UK
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