Beaconsfield (UK Parliament constituency)
The Beaconsfield constituency is a parliamentary constituency in Buckinghamshire, England, represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first-past-the-post system.
History:
The constituency was created in 1974, replacing the former South Buckinghamshire constituency. It has consistently been a safe Conservative seat, with the party holding it at every general election since its creation.
Boundaries:
The Beaconsfield constituency encompasses the towns of Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, and Marlow, as well as surrounding villages within the South Buckinghamshire district. Boundary changes have been relatively minor over the years, largely reflecting population shifts.
Members of Parliament:
The following individuals have served as Members of Parliament for Beaconsfield:
- 1974 – 1982: Ronald Bell (Conservative)
- 1982 – 1997: Tim Smith (Conservative)
- 1997 – 2019: Dominic Grieve (Conservative)
- 2019 – Present: Joy Morrissey (Conservative)
Elections:
General election results in Beaconsfield have consistently shown a strong Conservative majority. The Liberal Democrats have typically been the second-largest party, followed by Labour. UKIP and, more recently, the Green Party have also contested the seat. Detailed election results can be found on official parliamentary websites and through reputable news sources.