Bristol North (UK Parliament constituency)
Bristol North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2017 by Darren Jones of the Labour Party.
History
The constituency was created in 1950, replacing the former Bristol North constituency. Its boundaries have been revised several times since then.
Boundaries
Bristol North covers the northern areas of the city of Bristol. It typically includes wards such as Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston, Henbury & Brentry, Horfield, Lockleaze, and Southmead. Boundary changes have affected the specific wards included over time. The exact boundaries are defined by the Boundary Commission for England and are reviewed periodically.
Members of Parliament
- 1950 – 1955: Wilfred Walter Higgs (Labour)
- 1955 – 1974: Frederick Benn Levy (Conservative)
- 1974 – 1979: Ron Thomas (Labour)
- 1979 – 1997: Michael Stern (Conservative)
- 1997 – 2005: Doug Naysmith (Labour)
- 2005 – 2017: Charlotte Leslie (Conservative)
- 2017 – Present: Darren Jones (Labour)
Election Results
Detailed election results, including vote shares for each party, are available from official sources such as the House of Commons Library and the Electoral Commission. These results provide insights into the political leanings of the constituency over time.
Demographics
The demographics of Bristol North are reflective of the diverse population of Bristol, encompassing a range of socio-economic groups and ethnicities.