Willesden East (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Willesden East was a special area in Middlesex, near London. It was created in 1918 to choose one person, called a Member of Parliament (MP), to represent its people in the UK Parliament. This area became part of London itself in 1965.
The way people voted in Willesden East often matched how the whole country voted, especially from 1931 until the area was changed in 1974. Before 1945, the people in Willesden East mostly voted for Conservative candidates. However, they did vote for a Liberal candidate once in 1923 during a special election called a by-election.
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What Were the Boundaries of Willesden East?
The boundaries of Willesden East changed a little over time. These boundaries decided which areas and towns were part of the constituency.
Boundaries from 1918 to 1950
From 1918 to 1950, Willesden East included several "wards" (smaller local areas) of the Urban District of Willesden. These wards were Brondesbury Park, Cricklewood, Kensal Rise, Mid Kilburn, North Kilburn, and South Kilburn.
Boundaries from 1950 to 1974
Later, from 1950 to 1974, the area changed slightly. It then included the Municipal Borough of Willesden wards of Brondesbury Park, Carlton, Cricklewood, Kilburn, Mapesbury, and Neasden.
Who Represented Willesden East?
Here are the Members of Parliament (MPs) who represented Willesden East in the UK Parliament:
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 1918 | Sir Harry Mallaby-Deeley | Conservative | |
| 1923 by-election | Harcourt Johnstone | Liberal | |
| 1924 | George Stanley | Conservative | |
| 1929 | Daniel Somerville | Conservative | |
| 1938 by-election | Samuel Hammersley | Conservative | |
| 1945 | Maurice Orbach | Labour | |
| 1959 | Trevor Skeet | Conservative | |
| 1964 | Reg Freeson | Labour | |
| Feb 1974 | constituency abolished | ||
Elections and Voting History
People in Willesden East voted in many general elections and some by-elections. These elections decided who would be their MP.
In the early years, the seat was mostly held by the Conservative Party. However, in 1923, a Liberal candidate won a by-election. The Labour Party started winning the seat in 1945. The seat often switched between the Conservative and Labour parties over the years, showing how the local voters' choices sometimes changed.
The constituency of Willesden East was officially ended in February 1974. Its areas were then included in new constituencies like Brent East and Brent South.
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Sir Harry Mallaby-Deeley, an early MP for Willesden East.
