Chingford (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Chingford was a special area in the United Kingdom that used to choose its own representative for the country's government. This area was called a parliamentary constituency. It was located around the town of Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
The people living in Chingford would vote for one person to be their Member of Parliament (MP). This MP would then go to the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom to speak up for the people of Chingford. They used a voting system called "first past the post," which means the candidate with the most votes wins.
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What Was the Chingford Constituency?
A parliamentary constituency is like a special voting district. Each constituency in the UK gets to elect one person to represent them in Parliament. This system makes sure that different parts of the country have a voice in how the country is run.
A Look Back: Its History
The Chingford constituency was created in February 1974. It existed for about 23 years until it was changed for the 1997 general election. During all this time, the people of Chingford always chose a Member of Parliament from the Conservative Party.
Two well-known politicians represented Chingford during its time. They were Norman Tebbit and Iain Duncan Smith.
Where Was Chingford? Its Boundaries
Every constituency has clear borders, showing exactly which areas it covers. The Chingford constituency was always part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
- From 1974 to 1983: It included the Waltham Forest areas known as Chapel End, Chingford Central, Chingford North West, Chingford South, and Hale End.
- From 1983 to 1997: The borders changed slightly. It then included Chapel End, Chingford Green, Endlebury, Hale End, Hatch Lane, Larkswood, and Valley.
Before Chingford became its own constituency, parts of it were in the older Epping and Walthamstow East constituencies. After 1997, the Chingford constituency was replaced by a new one called Chingford and Woodford Green. Some parts also became part of the Walthamstow constituency.
Who Represented Chingford?
Here are the Members of Parliament who represented Chingford:
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| Feb 1974 | Norman Tebbit | Conservative | |
| 1992 | Iain Duncan Smith | Conservative | |
| 1997 | constituency abolished: see Chingford and Woodford Green & Walthamstow | ||
More About Elections
During its existence, Chingford held several general elections. In every election, the Conservative Party candidate won. This showed that the area was a strong supporter of the Conservative Party.
For example, in the first election in February 1974, Norman Tebbit won for the Conservatives. He continued to win in the October 1974 and 1979 elections.
When the boundaries changed in 1983, Norman Tebbit was still elected as the MP for Chingford in the 1983 and 1987 elections.
In the 1992 election, Iain Duncan Smith took over as the Conservative candidate and also won. He was the last MP for Chingford before the constituency was abolished in 1997.
