Hertford (UK Parliament constituency)

Hertford was a parliamentary constituency in Hertfordshire, England. It elected Members of Parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

History:

The constituency was created in 1295 and existed intermittently until 1885, when it was abolished. It was a parliamentary borough, electing two MPs until the Reform Act 1832 reduced its representation to one.

Following a period of disuse, the constituency was re-established in 1974. It was abolished again in 1983, being largely replaced by the new constituency of Hertford and Stortford.

Boundaries:

The boundaries of the Hertford constituency varied over time. In its later iterations, it covered the town of Hertford and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire.

Members of Parliament:

A list of MPs who represented the Hertford constituency (both pre-1885 and post-1974) can be found in parliamentary records and historical databases related to UK elections. Notable MPs may have held ministerial positions or played significant roles in political debates.

Elections:

Election results for Hertford (both before and after its re-establishment) are available in historical election records. These records include the winning candidate, their political party, and the vote share. The political landscape of the constituency varied over time, reflecting national trends and local factors.