Newington West (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Newington West was a special area in South London, specifically in the Newington part. 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 (MP). MPs help make decisions for the country in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The MP for Newington West was chosen using a system called "first past the post," which means the candidate with the most votes wins.
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What Was Newington West?
Newington West was a "constituency," which is like a voting district. It was set up in 1885. Its main purpose was to allow the people living in that specific area to elect their own representative to Parliament. This way, their voices could be heard in the government.
When Did Newington West Exist?
This constituency was created for the general election in 1885. It stopped being a separate constituency for the general election in 1918. After that, a new area called Southwark Central was formed, and its boundaries were very similar to Newington West.
Where Were Its Boundaries?
The boundaries of Newington West included parts of two local areas: St Mary's ward and Trinity and St Paul's ward. These boundaries defined exactly which voters belonged to the Newington West constituency.
Who Represented Newington West?
The people elected to be the Member of Parliament (MP) for Newington West were:
| Election Year | MP's Name | Political Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Charles Cooke | Conservative | |
| 1892 | Cecil Norton | Liberal | |
| 1916 | James Daniel Gilbert | Liberal | |
| 1918 | Constituency ended | ||
Election Results: How MPs Were Chosen
Elections are how people choose their representatives. Here's a look at some of the election results for Newington West.
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Elections in the 1880s
| General election 1885: Newington West | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Conservative | Charles Cooke | 2,419 | 48.2 | ||
| Liberal | John Seymour Keay | 1,774 | 35.4 | ||
| Independent Liberal | William McArthur | 821 | 16.4 | ||
| Majority | 645 | 12.8 | |||
| Turnout | 5,014 | 78.6 | |||
| Registered electors | 6,377 | ||||
| Conservative win (new seat) | |||||
| General election 1886: Newington West | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Conservative | Charles Cooke | 2,447 | 54.2 | +6.0 | |
| Liberal | Joseph Bottomley Firth | 2,065 | 45.8 | +10.4 | |
| Majority | 382 | 8.4 | -4.4 | ||
| Turnout | 4,502 | 70.8 | -7.8 | ||
| Registered electors | 6,377 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -2.2 | |||
Elections in the 1890s
| General election 1892: Newington West | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | Cecil Norton | 3,421 | 59.5 | +13.7 | |
| Conservative | George Tallents | 2,238 | 40.5 | -13.7 | |
| Majority | 1,093 | 19.0 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 5,749 | 75.9 | +5.1 | ||
| Registered electors | 7,579 | ||||
| Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | +13.7 | |||
| General election 1895: Newington West | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | Cecil Norton | 3,219 | 53.8 | -5.7 | |
| Conservative | George Tallents | 2,769 | 46.2 | +5.7 | |
| Majority | 450 | 7.6 | -11.4 | ||
| Turnout | 5,978 | 75.1 | -0.8 | ||
| Registered electors | 7,971 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | -5.7 | |||
Elections in the 1900s
| General election 1900: Newington West | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | Cecil Norton | 3,559 | 59.7 | +5.9 | |
| Conservative | Francis Ricarde-Seaver | 2,403 | 40.3 | -5.9 | |
| Majority | 1,156 | 19.4 | +11.8 | ||
| Turnout | 5,962 | 70.2 | -4.9 | ||
| Registered electors | 8,491 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +5.9 | |||
| General election 1906: Newington West | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | Cecil Norton | 4,446 | 64.7 | +5.0 | |
| Conservative | Ralph Emanuel Belilios | 2,425 | 35.3 | -5.0 | |
| Majority | 2,021 | 29.4 | +10.0 | ||
| Turnout | 6,871 | 76.4 | +6.2 | ||
| Registered electors | 8,995 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +5.0 | |||
Elections in the 1910s
| General election January 1910: Newington West | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | Cecil Norton | 4,350 | 52.5 | -12.2 | |
| Conservative | Warwick Brookes | 3,938 | 47.5 | +12.2 | |
| Majority | 412 | 5.0 | -24.4 | ||
| Turnout | 8,288 | 86.0 | +9.6 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | -12.2 | |||
| General election December 1910: Newington West | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | Cecil Norton | 4,038 | 53.6 | +1.1 | |
| Conservative | Warwick Brookes | 3,498 | 46.4 | -1.1 | |
| Majority | 540 | 7.2 | +2.2 | ||
| Turnout | 7,536 | 78.2 | -7.8 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +1.1 | |||
General Election 1914–15:
Another General Election was planned to happen before the end of 1915. Political parties were getting ready for it. By July 1914, the following candidates had been chosen:
- Liberal:Cecil Norton
- Unionist:
| 1916 Newington West by-election | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | James Daniel Gilbert | 2,646 | 77.1 | +23.5 | |
| Independent Labour | Joseph J Terrett | 787 | 22.9 | New | |
| Majority | 1,859 | 54.2 | +47.0 | ||
| Turnout | 3,433 | 35.0 | −43.2 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Images for kids
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Joseph Bottomley Firth
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Cecil Norton
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James Daniel Gilbert
