Blyth and Ashington is a proposed constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament.[1] Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it will first be contested at the next general election.[2]
Boundaries edit
The constituency will be composed of the following electoral divisions of the County of Northumberland (as they existed on 1 December 2020): Ashington Central; Bedlington Central; Bedlington East; Bedlington West; Bothal; Choppington; College; Cowpen; Croft; Haydon; Hirst; Isabella; Kitty Brewster; Newbiggin Central and East; Newsham; Plessey; Seaton with Newbiggin West; Sleekburn; South Blyth; Stakeford; and Wensleydale.[3]
The seat will comprise the majority of the (to be abolished) constituency of Wansbeck, excluding the town of Morpeth, together with the town of Blyth from the (to be abolished) constituency of Blyth Valley.[4]
Elections edit
Elections in the 2020s edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Maureen Levy[5] | ||||
| Reform UK | Mark Peart[6] | ||||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
References edit
- ^ Holland, Daniel (2023-06-28). "'Gutted' North East MPs set to lose seats hit out at 'ruthless' plans". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume one: Report – North East | Boundary Commission for England". boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023". Schedule 1 Part 4 North East region.
- ^ "New Seat Details - Blyth and Ashington". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ "Wife of Blyth Valley MP Ian Levy selected to contest Blyth and Ashington seat at next election". Northumberland Gazette. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Blyth and Ashington Constituency". Reform UK. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
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