Newham South (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Newham South was a special area in London that elected one person to represent its people in the UK Parliament. This area was called a parliamentary constituency. It was located in the eastern part of London, within the London Borough of Newham. The person elected from this area was known as a Member of Parliament, or MP. MPs work in the House of Commons to make laws and speak up for the people they represent.
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History of Newham South's Parliament Seat
This special area for elections, Newham South, was created for the first time in February 1974. It was set up so that people living there could choose their own MP.
The Newham South constituency continued to exist for many years. However, it was eventually removed. This happened just before the 1997 general election. After 1997, the area was divided up and became part of other constituencies.
This constituency also shared its borders with an area used for local elections. This was the Newham South electoral division. It was used when people voted for councillors to the Greater London Council in 1973, 1977, and 1981.
Where Was Newham South Located?
The Newham South constituency covered the southern part of the London Borough of Newham. It included several smaller areas known as wards. These wards were Beckton, Bemersyde, Canning Town and Grange, Custom House and Silvertown, Hudsons, Ordnance, Plaistow, and South.
An interesting fact about its borders is that it included North Woolwich. This area had previously been grouped with other parts of Woolwich. However, those other parts were on the opposite side of the River Thames. So, for Newham South, North Woolwich was connected to the rest of the constituency.
People Who Represented Newham South
The people elected to be the Member of Parliament (MP) for Newham South were important. They spoke for the people living in the constituency in the House of Commons. Here are the MPs who represented Newham South:
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| Feb 1974 | Elwyn Jones | Labour | |
| 1974 by-election | Nigel Spearing | Labour | |
| 1997 | constituency abolished | ||
- Elwyn Jones was the first MP for Newham South. He was a member of the Labour Party. He was elected in the general election in February 1974.
- Nigel Spearing became the MP later in 1974. He also belonged to the Labour Party. He won a special election called a by-election. This happened because Elwyn Jones became a Lord and left the House of Commons. Nigel Spearing continued to be the MP for Newham South until the constituency was abolished in 1997.
How Newham South Voted: Election Results
People in Newham South voted in several general elections and one by-election. The Labour Party was very popular in this area. They won every election held in the Newham South constituency.
1970s Elections
- February 1974 General Election: Elwyn Jones from the Labour Party won this election. He received a large number of votes.
- 1974 By-election: After Elwyn Jones left, a new election was held. Nigel Spearing from the Labour Party won this by-election. He continued the Labour Party's strong support in the area.
- October 1974 General Election: Later in 1974, another general election took place. Nigel Spearing was re-elected as the MP for Newham South. The Labour Party's support grew even stronger.
- 1979 General Election: Nigel Spearing was elected again in 1979. The Labour Party continued to be the most popular choice for voters in Newham South.
1980s Elections
- 1983 General Election: In 1983, Nigel Spearing won again for the Labour Party. While his percentage of votes went down a bit, he still had a clear lead over other parties.
- 1987 General Election: Nigel Spearing was re-elected in 1987. The Labour Party maintained its hold on the Newham South seat, though the Conservative Party gained more votes than before.
1990s Elections
- 1992 General Election: The last general election for Newham South was in 1992. Nigel Spearing won once more for the Labour Party. He continued to represent the area until the constituency was removed in 1997.
