Blyth and Ashington (UK Parliament constituency)
| Blyth and Ashington | |
|---|---|
| County constituency for the House of Commons | |
 Blyth and Ashington in North East England | |
| County | Northumberland |
| Major settlements | Blyth, Ashington, Bedlington |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 2024 |
| Member of Parliament | None |
| Seats | One |
| Created from | Blyth Valley (part) Wansbeck (part) |
Blyth and Ashington is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament.[1] Created as a result of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it will first be contested at the 2024 general election.[2]
Boundaries[edit]
The constituency is composed of the following electoral divisions of the County of Northumberland (as they existed on 1 December 2020): Ashington Central; Bedlington Central; Bedlington East; Bedlington West; Bothal; Choppington; College; Cowpen; Croft; Haydon; Hirst; Isabella; Kitty Brewster; Newbiggin Central and East; Newsham; Plessey; Seaton with Newbiggin West; Sleekburn; South Blyth; Stakeford; and Wensleydale.[3]
The seat comprises the majority of the abolished constituency of Wansbeck, excluding the town of Morpeth, together with the town of Blyth from the abolished constituency of Blyth Valley.[4]
Elections[edit]
Elections in the 2020s[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Ian Lavery | ||||
| Conservative | Maureen Levy | ||||
| Green | Steve Leyland | ||||
| Reform UK | Mark Peart | ||||
| Liberal Democrats | Stephen Psallidas | ||||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
| win (new seat) | |||||
References[edit]
- ^ Holland, Daniel (2023-06-28). "'Gutted' North East MPs set to lose seats hit out at 'ruthless' plans". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume one: Report – North East | Boundary Commission for England". boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023". Schedule 1 Part 4 North East region.
- ^ "New Seat Details - Blyth and Ashington". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ "Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll" (PDF). Northumberland Council. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
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