Islington Central (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Islington Central was a special area in Inner London, within the Islington district. It was created so that people living there could choose one person to represent them in the House of Commons. This person is called a Member of Parliament, or MP for short.
This voting area, or constituency, was first used for an election in February 1974. It was then removed and no longer used after the 1983 election.
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What is a Constituency?
A constituency is like a special zone or area on a map. In the United Kingdom, these areas are set up for elections. Each constituency gets to elect one person to be their voice in the UK Parliament. This person is called an MP.
Islington Central's Area
The Islington Central constituency covered several parts of the London Borough of Islington. These parts included areas known as Canonbury, Highbury, Holloway, Mildmay, and Quadrant. People living in these areas voted together to choose their MP.
Who Represented Islington Central?
Only one person served as the MP for Islington Central during its time. His name was John Grant.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | John Grant | Labour | |
| 1981 | SDP | ||
| 1983 | constituency abolished | ||
John Grant was first elected as a member of the Labour Party in February 1974. He continued to represent the area for several years. In 1981, he changed his political party to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He remained the MP for Islington Central until the constituency was removed in 1983.
Election Results Summary
Elections are how people choose their representatives. In the UK, general elections happen every few years. People vote for the candidate they want to be their MP. The candidate with the most votes wins.
John Grant won all the elections held in Islington Central:
- He won the first election in February 1974.
- He won again in October 1974.
- He won for the last time in 1979.
These elections showed that John Grant was the most popular choice for the people of Islington Central.
See also
- List of parliamentary constituencies in Islington
