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Frome and East Somerset (UK Parliament constituency)

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Frome and East Somerset is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament.[2] It was created in 2024 from the former constituencies of Somerton and Frome and North East Somerset as a result of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies. It was first contested at the 2024 general election.[3]

Frome and East Somerset
County constituency
for the House of Commons
Map of constituency
Boundary of Frome and East Somerset in South West England
CountySomerset
Electorate70,177 (2023)[1]
Major settlementsFrome, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Peasedown St John
Current constituency
Created2024
Member of ParliamentAnna Sabine (Liberal Democrats)
SeatsOne
Created fromSomerton and Frome & North East Somerset

Boundaries

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Map of boundaries from 2024

The constituency consists of the following:

  • The District of Bath and North East Somerset wards of: Bathavon South; Midsomer Norton North; Midsomer Norton Redfield; Peasedown; Radstock; Westfield.
  • The Somerset Council electoral divisions of: Frome East; Frome North; Frome West; Mendip Central and East; Mendip Hills (part); Mendip South (most).[4]

More informally, it covers the town of Frome and surrounding rural areas as well as smaller communities to the South of Bath, including Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Peasedown St John.[4]

Members of Parliament

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Election Member Party
2024 Anna Sabine Liberal Democrats

Elections

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Elections in the 2020s

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General election 2024: Frome and East Somerset[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Democrats Anna Sabine[6] 16,580 35.5 +12.0
Conservative Lucy Trimnell[7] 11,165 23.9 -25.4
Reform UK David Swain[8] 6,441 13.8 +13.8
Labour Robin Moss[9] 6,416 13.7 -7.5
Green Martin Dimery[10] 5,083 10.9 +4.8
Independent Shaun Hughes 737 1.6 +1.6
Independent Gavin Heathcote[11] 294 0.6 +0.6
Majority 5,415 11.6
Turnout 46,716 66.0
Registered electors 70,378
Liberal Democrats win (new seat)

References

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  1. ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume two: Constituency names, designations and composition – South West". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ^ Mumby, Daniel (2023-07-02). "Seat boundaries for next general election confirmed". Somerset Live. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  3. ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume one: Report – South West | Boundary Commission for England". boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
  4. ^ a b "New Seat Details - Frome and East Somerset". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  5. ^ "Election of Member of Parliament to the Frome and East Somerset Constituency - Notice of Poll and Persons Nominated". Somerset Council. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidates". Mark Pack. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Lucy Trimnell to stand in Frome and East Somerset election". Somerset County Gazette. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Frome and East Somerset Constituency". Reform UK. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  9. ^ Booth, Martin. "CAMPAIGNING BEGINS ACROSS BRISTOL AREA AS GENERAL ELECTION ANNOUNCED". Bristol 247. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Martin Dimery, the Green Party's Candidate for the new Frome and East Somerset constituency". Bath & North East Somerset Greens. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Councillor launches campaign to become MP for new constituency". Bath Echo. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
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