Herne Bay and Sandwich (UK Parliament constituency)
Herne Bay and Sandwich is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament.[2] Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it will first be contested at the 2024 general election.
| Herne Bay and Sandwich | |
|---|---|
| County constituency for the House of Commons | |
Boundaries since 2024 | |
Boundary of Herne Bay and Sandwich in South East England | |
| County | Kent |
| Electorate | 76,028 (2023)[1] |
| Major settlements | |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 2024 |
| Member of Parliament | TBC (TBC) |
| Seats | One |
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The constituency is named for the towns of Herne Bay and Sandwich in Kent.[3]
Boundaries
The constituency is composed of the following (as they existed on 1 December 2020):
- The City of Canterbury wards of: Beltinge; Greenhill; Herne & Broomfield; Heron; Reculver; Sturry; West Bay.
- The District of Dover wards of: Little Stour & Ashstone; Sandwich.
- The District of Thanet wards of: Birchington North; Birchington South; Garlinge; Thanet Villages; Westbrook; Westgate-on-Sea.[4]
It comprises the following areas of Kent:[5]
- Approximately 80% of the former North Thanet seat,[6] including Herne Bay, Birchington-on-Sea and Westgate-on-Sea
- Sandwich from South Thanet
- Sturry from Canterbury
Constituency profile
Electoral Calculus characterises the proposed seat as "Strong Right", with right-wing economic and social views, high home ownership levels and strong support for Brexit.[7]
Elections
Elections in the 2020s
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Thea Barrett[8] | ||||
| Liberal Democrats | Angie Curwen[9] | ||||
| Conservative | Roger Gale[10] | ||||
| Reform UK | Amelia Randall[11] | ||||
| Labour | Helen Whitehead[12] | ||||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
See also
References
- "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume two: Constituency names, designations and composition – South East". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- "South East | Boundary Commission for England". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- "Two new polling districts and a new constituency name for the area". www.dover.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- "The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023". Schedule 1 Part 6 South East region.
- "New Seat Details - Herne Bay and Sandwich". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- "Boundary review 2023: Which seats will change in the UK?".
- Electoral Calculus https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/fcgi-bin/calcwork23.py?seat=Herne+Bay+and+Sandwich
- "LOCAL GREEN PARTIES ANNOUNCE CANDIDATE FOR HERNE BAY & SANDWICH IN 2024 GENERAL ELECTION". Thanet Green Party. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- "Parliamentary candidate for Herne Bay & Sandwich announced". Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- "What does this general election mean for Kent?". Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- "Herne Bay and Sandwich Constituency". Reform UK. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- "Candidate for Herne Bay and Sandwich". Retrieved 23 May 2024.
External links
- Herne Bay and Sandwich UK Parliament constituency (boundaries from June 2024) at MapIt UK
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