Great Yarmouth (UK Parliament constituency)
Great Yarmouth is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2019 by Brandon Lewis, a Conservative.
Boundaries:
The constituency covers the town of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, and surrounding areas. Specifically, it comprises the Borough of Great Yarmouth wards of Bradwell North, Bradwell South and Hopton, Caister North, Caister South, Central and Northgate, East Flegg, Gorleston, Lothingland, Magdalen, Nelson, Ormesby, Southtown and Cobholm, St Andrews, and Yarmouth North.
History:
The constituency has existed since 1885. From 1885 to 1918, it elected two members of Parliament. It has been a single-member constituency since 1918. The seat has changed hands between the Conservative and Labour parties throughout its history, often reflecting national political trends.
Members of Parliament:
A partial list of notable Members of Parliament includes:
- Sir Edmund Lacon, 3rd Baronet (Conservative, 1885-1892)
- Sidney Buxton (Liberal, 1885-1886; 1892-1895)
- Sir James Marshall (Liberal Unionist, 1895-1906)
- Sir Arthur Fell (Conservative, 1906-1922)
- Sir Arthur Harbord (Liberal, 1922-1924; National Liberal, 1931-1945)
- Percy Daines (Labour, 1945-1959)
- Anthony Fell (Conservative, 1959-1983)
- Michael Carttiss (Conservative, 1983-1997)
- Tony Wright (Labour, 1997-2010)
- Brandon Lewis (Conservative, 2010–present)
Elections:
Detailed election results for the constituency can be found on official election result websites, such as those maintained by the House of Commons Library or the Electoral Commission. General election results have shown swings between the main parties, with local issues and national trends influencing outcomes.