Leeds North (UK Parliament constituency)

Leeds North was a parliamentary constituency in the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The constituency existed from 1885 until 1918.

History:

The constituency was created by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, which divided the existing two-member Leeds constituency into three single-member constituencies: Leeds Central, Leeds East, and Leeds North. Leeds North covered a more affluent area of the city than the other two divisions.

Boundaries:

The constituency encompassed the northern areas of the city of Leeds. Its boundaries were primarily defined by municipal ward boundaries existing at the time, generally corresponding to the north and northwest of the city centre. Specific boundaries shifted slightly due to ongoing municipal ward changes.

Abolition:

The Leeds North constituency was abolished under the Representation of the People Act 1918. Its territory was largely absorbed into the newly created Leeds North East and Leeds North West constituencies.

Members of Parliament:

• 1885: William Jackson, Conservative
• 1902: Rowland Hirst Barran, Liberal

Election Results:

Election results are available from historical sources such as Craig's British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918. Analysis of these results demonstrates that the constituency typically favored Conservative or Liberal candidates, reflecting the generally affluent demographic of the area. Detailed results, including vote share and margins of victory, can be found in relevant parliamentary history resources.