Wood Green (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Wood Green was a special area in North London that elected one person to the UK Parliament. This elected person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). The Wood Green area was a "constituency," which is like a voting district. It existed from 1918 to 1983. The area included parts of what is now Wood Green and some nearby places.
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History of the Wood Green Seat
The Wood Green constituency was created for the general election in 1918. A general election is when people across the country vote for their MPs. This constituency was later closed down for the 1983 general election.
At first, the people elected MPs from the Conservative Party. This lasted until 1950. After that, the area started electing MPs from the Labour Party or the Labour Co-operative group. They continued to elect Labour MPs until the constituency was abolished.
Where Was Wood Green?
The boundaries of the Wood Green constituency changed a few times over the years. These changes meant that different streets and neighborhoods were included in the area.
Early Boundaries: 1918 to 1950
From 1918 to 1950, the constituency covered the Urban Districts of Wood Green and Southgate. An Urban District was a type of local government area.
Middle Years: 1950 to 1974
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Between 1950 and 1974, the constituency included the Borough of Wood Green. It also took in some parts of the Borough of Tottenham. These parts were specific areas called Coleraine, Park, and White Hart Lane.
Final Form: 1974 to 1983
For its last years, from 1974 to 1983, the constituency covered specific areas within the Borough of Haringey. These areas were the Alexandra-Bowes, Coleraine, Noel Park, Park, and Town Hall wards. A "ward" is a smaller division within a borough, used for local elections.
People Who Were MPs
Here are the Members of Parliament who represented Wood Green:
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 1918 | Godfrey Locker-Lampson | Conservative | |
| 1935 | Beverley Baxter | Conservative | |
| 1950 | William Irving | Labour | |
| 1955 | Joyce Butler | Labour | |
| 1979 | Reg Race | Labour | |
| 1983 | constituency abolished | ||
