Derby North (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Derby North is an area in Derby that chooses one person to represent it in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). The MP for Derby North sits in the House of Commons.
Since 2019, the MP for Derby North has been Amanda Solloway from the Conservative Party. This area was first created in 1950. Since 2001, it has been known as a marginal seat. This means that elections there are often very close.
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What is Derby North?
Derby North is a special area, or "constituency," that is part of the city of Derby. People who live in this area vote for one person to be their voice in the UK Parliament. This system helps make sure that different parts of the country are represented.
How the Boundaries Changed Over Time
The exact borders of Derby North have changed several times since it was first created. This happens to make sure that each MP represents a similar number of people.
- 1950–1955: It included specific parts of Derby like Abbey, Babington, and Friar Gate.
- 1955–1974: The area grew to include the parish of Chaddesden.
- 1974–1983: More Derby wards like Allestree and Mickleover were added.
- 1983–2010: The area changed again, adding Mackworth and Spondon.
- 2010–present: The current boundaries include Abbey, Chaddesden, Darley, Derwent, Littleover, Mackworth, and Mickleover.
Who Represents Derby North?
The people who have been elected as Members of Parliament (MPs) for Derby North are listed below. Each MP represents the area for a period, usually until the next general election.
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 1950 | Clifford Wilcock | Labour | |
| 1962 by-election | Niall MacDermot | Labour | |
| 1970 | Phillip Whitehead | Labour | |
| 1983 | Greg Knight | Conservative | |
| 1997 | Bob Laxton | Labour | |
| 2010 | Chris Williamson | Labour | |
| 2015 | Amanda Solloway | Conservative | |
| 2017 | Chris Williamson | Labour | |
| 2019 | Independent | ||
| 2019 | Labour | ||
| 2019 | Independent | ||
| 2019 | Amanda Solloway | Conservative | |
Elections in Derby North
Elections are how people choose their representatives in Parliament. In Derby North, voters choose one Member of Parliament. The person who gets the most votes wins.
Recent Elections
The most recent election for Derby North was in 2019. Amanda Solloway from the Conservative Party won this election. She received 21,259 votes, which was 45.2% of all the votes. The Labour Party candidate, Tony Tinley, came second with 18,719 votes.
In the 2017 election, Chris Williamson from the Labour Party won. He received 23,622 votes. Before that, in 2015, Amanda Solloway won for the Conservative Party with a very small lead of just 41 votes. This shows how close elections can be in a "marginal seat" like Derby North.
The way people vote can change over time. Sometimes, a party gains more support, and sometimes it loses support. These changes are often shown as percentages.
Images for kids
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Boundaries of Derby North from 1983 to 2010
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Results of UK House of Commons seat Derby North, created 1950, since 2005
