Ealing Acton (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Ealing Acton was a special area in West London that used to choose one person to represent it in the UK Parliament. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). The area was set up for the 1983 election and stopped being a separate area for the 1997 election.
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What Was Ealing Acton?
This area was considered a "safe seat" for the Conservative Party. This means that the Conservative candidate was very likely to win the election there. Sir George Young was the MP for Ealing Acton for its entire existence. He was sometimes known as the 'Bicycling Baronet' because he often cycled to Parliament.
Where Was Ealing Acton Located?
The Ealing Acton area was part of the London Borough of Ealing. It included several local areas called wards: Ealing Common, Hanger Lane, Heathfield, Pitshanger, Southfield, Springfield, Vale, and Victoria.
The constituency covered the eastern part of the London Borough of Ealing. This included central Ealing and Acton. In 1997, the boundaries of many parliamentary areas were changed. As a result, Ealing Acton was split up. Most of its voters became part of a new area called Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush.
Who Represented Ealing Acton?
A Member of Parliament (MP) is a person elected to represent a constituency in the House of Commons. They speak for the people in their area and help make laws for the country.
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 1983 | Sir George Young | Conservative | |
| 1997 | constituency abolished: see Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush, Ealing North and Ealing Southall |
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Elections in Ealing Acton
People in Ealing Acton voted in three general elections before the area was abolished. In each election, Sir George Young, representing the Conservative Party, was chosen as the Member of Parliament.
1983 General Election
The first election for Ealing Acton was in 1983. Sir George Young won with 49.2% of the votes. The Labour Party candidate received 26.7%, and the Social Democratic Party candidate got 23.7%.
1987 General Election
In the 1987 election, Sir George Young increased his share of the votes to 53.4%. The Labour Party candidate received 27.8% of the votes, and the Social Democratic Party candidate got 18.8%.
1992 General Election
The last election for Ealing Acton was in 1992. Sir George Young won again, this time with 50.6% of the votes. The Labour Party candidate received 34.9%, and the Liberal Democrats candidate got 12.3%.
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