Islington South West (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Islington South West was a special area in North London, within the Metropolitan Borough of Islington. It was created so that people living there could choose someone to represent them in the UK Parliament.
This area, called a constituency, elected one person to be their Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is like a spokesperson for the people in their area in the House of Commons. Islington South West existed from 1950 until it was removed in February 1974. After that, its areas became part of new constituencies.
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What was Islington South West?
Understanding a Parliamentary Constituency
A parliamentary constituency is like a special voting district. It's an area where people live who get to vote for one person to represent them in Parliament. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). Their job is to speak up for the people in their constituency and help make laws for the whole country.
Where was Islington South West located?
The Islington South West constituency covered specific parts of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington. These parts were known as wards. The wards included Barnsbury, Lower Holloway, St Mary, St Peter, and Thornhill. These areas are all in North London.
Who represented Islington South West?
Members of Parliament for the area
The people of Islington South West elected two different Members of Parliament during its time. Both MPs belonged to the Labour Party. This shows that the area mostly supported the Labour Party during those years.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Albert Evans | Labour | |
| 1970 | George Cunningham | Labour | |
| Feb 1974 | constituency abolished: see Islington South & Finsbury | ||
How elections worked in Islington South West
Choosing an MP
In the United Kingdom, people vote in general elections to choose their Members of Parliament. Each constituency votes for one MP. The person who gets the most votes wins and becomes the MP for that area.
Election results and who won
From 1950 to 1970, Albert Evans was the MP for Islington South West. He was a member of the Labour Party and won every election during this period. He usually won by a large number of votes, showing strong support for the Labour Party in the area.
In the 1950 election, Albert Evans won with 64.74% of the votes. The Conservative Party candidate received 27.89%. This was a big difference, showing how popular the Labour Party was there.
In 1970, George Cunningham, also from the Labour Party, became the new MP. He continued the Labour Party's winning streak in Islington South West. He won with 60.89% of the votes, while the Conservative candidate got 31.21%.
The constituency was then abolished in February 1974. Its areas were divided and became part of other constituencies, like Islington South & Finsbury. This happens sometimes when populations change or new boundaries are drawn.
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