Walthamstow West (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Walthamstow West was a special area in the United Kingdom that elected one person to speak for its people in the UK Parliament. This area was called a borough constituency. It was located in what is now the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Before 1965, this area was part of Essex.
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What Was Walthamstow West?
A "constituency" is like a special district or area. In the UK, people living in a constituency vote for someone to represent them in Parliament. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). Walthamstow West was one of these areas.
When Did Walthamstow West Exist?
This constituency was created for the general election in 1918. A general election is when people across the country vote for their MPs. Walthamstow West stopped being a separate constituency in February 1974.
What Happened to Walthamstow West?
When Walthamstow West was abolished in 1974, it joined with part of another area called Walthamstow East. Together, they formed a new, larger constituency simply called Walthamstow.
Where Was Walthamstow West Located?
The boundaries of Walthamstow West changed slightly over the years.
Early Boundaries (1918–1950)
From 1918 to 1950, Walthamstow West included three specific parts of the Walthamstow Urban District. These were the areas known as High Street, Higham Hill, and St James Street.
Later Boundaries (1950–1974)
From 1950 until it was abolished in 1974, the constituency covered the same three areas. However, by this time, Walthamstow had become a Municipal Borough. So, the areas were still High Street, Higham Hill, and St James Street, but within the new borough structure.
Who Represented Walthamstow West?
The people who were elected to be the Member of Parliament (MP) for Walthamstow West are listed below. An MP's job is to represent the views of the people in their constituency and help make laws for the country.
| Election | Member | Party | Notes | |
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| 1918 | Charles Jesson | NDP | ||
| 1922 | Valentine McEntee | Labour | ||
| 1924 | Horace Crawfurd | Liberal | ||
| 1929 | Valentine McEntee | Labour | ||
| 1950 | Clement Attlee | Labour | Previously MP for Limehouse from 1922; Leader of the Labour Party 1935–55; Prime Minister 1945–51; resigned 26 December 1955 | |
| 1956 by-election | Edward Redhead | Labour | Died 15 April 1967 | |
| 1967 by-election | Fred Silvester | Conservative | ||
| 1970 | Eric Deakins | Labour | Subsequently, MP for Walthamstow from February 1974 | |
| Feb 1974 | constituency abolished | |||
