Hanley (UK Parliament constituency)

Hanley was a parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, electing one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons. Located in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, it was created in 1885 and abolished in 1950.

Boundaries:

The constituency encompassed the town of Hanley, which is one of the six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Its boundaries varied slightly over its existence, but generally centered on the urban area of Hanley.

History:

Hanley was created by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 and existed until the Representation of the People Act 1948, which came into effect for the 1950 general election. During its lifetime, it was primarily a Labour-held seat, reflecting the strong working-class population employed in the pottery and coal mining industries of the area.

Notable MPs:

• Enoch Edwards: (Labour, 1906-1912) A prominent trade unionist and miners' leader.
• William Cluse: (Labour, 1935-1950) Represented the constituency until its abolition.

Abolition:

In 1950, the Hanley constituency was abolished and its territory largely incorporated into the new Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.