St Pancras South West (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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St. Pancras South West was a special area in London that elected one person to the House of Commons. The House of Commons is part of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, where laws are made for the country. The person elected was called a Member of Parliament (MP). They were chosen using a system called "first past the post," which means the candidate with the most votes wins.
This area, or "constituency," was created in 1918. It was formed by dividing an older area called St Pancras South. St. Pancras South West stopped being a separate constituency in 1950.
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What Area Did St Pancras South West Cover?
The St Pancras South West area was in the south-western part of the Metropolitan Borough of St Pancras in London. It included three smaller local areas called wards: Ward Four, Ward Five, and Ward Seven. These were the boundaries as they were in 1918.
When the constituency was abolished in 1950, its parts joined other areas. Wards Five and Seven became part of Holborn and St Pancras South. Ward Four became part of St Pancras North.
Who Represented St Pancras South West?
The people elected to be the Member of Parliament (MP) for St Pancras South West represented the local citizens in the UK Parliament. They spoke for the area's needs and helped make decisions for the country. Here are the MPs who served this area:
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 1918 | Richard Barnett | Coalition Conservative | |
| 1929 | William Carter | Labour | |
| 1931 | Sir George Mitcheson | Conservative | |
| 1945 | Haydn Davies | Labour | |
| 1950 | constituency abolished | ||
Elections in St Pancras South West
Elections were held regularly to choose the MP for St Pancras South West. Different political parties would put forward candidates. The people living in the constituency would then vote for who they wanted to represent them.
The 1918 General Election
The first election for St Pancras South West happened in 1918. Richard Barnett from the Coalition Conservative party won this election. He became the first MP for the area.
The 1929 General Election
After several elections where the Conservative candidate won, the 1929 election saw a change. William Carter from the Labour Party won the seat. This meant the Labour Party now represented St Pancras South West.
The 1931 General Election
In 1931, the Conservative Party won the seat back. Sir George Mitcheson became the new MP for St Pancras South West. He continued to represent the area for several years.
The 1945 General Election
The last election for St Pancras South West took place in 1945. Haydn Davies from the Labour Party won this election. He was the final MP for the constituency before it was abolished in 1950.
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